BARRANCO DEL INFIERNO, A STUNNING RAVINE IN ADEJE

Barranco del Infierno is an awesome ravine trail located in the municipality of Adeje in the south of Tenerife. It’s one of the most popular natural areas in Tenerife and it offers stunning views, lush vegetation, and a unique ecosystem that you can explore in more or less 3 hours. If you’re looking for an easy and short adventure, read on and learn all about Barranco del Infierno hike.

BARRANCO DEL INFIERNO FACTS

Distance: The total distance for this hike was 6,5km out and back.

Hike duration: This hike’s duration was 2h. Adding a short break this hike should take no more than 3h.

Elevation gain: The total elevation gain for this hike was 350m.

Difficulty: This hike is easy. There is no danger on the trail, just don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun.

Gear needed: Light clothing, comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection and a helmet (provided for free at the ticket office). If you’re unsure on what else to bring for a hike, read this guide.

Permit required: Barranco del Infierno is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tenerife, the amount of people entering the trail is limited. Permit is mandatory and I recommend booking it in advance. The price I paid in 2021 was 11 euro per person. Booking and details are available on the official Barranco Del Infierno Website.

My Strava map + gpx file can be found here: BARRANCO DEL INFIERNO

GETTING TO BARRANCO DEL INFIERNO

By car: This hike begins in Adeje. Important: It is extremely difficult finding a place to park so make sure to arrive at least around 7:30AM, we arrived quite late and it took us over 30 minutes to find a spot.

By bus: Any bus that goes to the centre of Adeje, current schedules can be found here.

MY EXPERIENCE OF HIKING BARRANCO DEL INFIERNO

Prior to the start of hiking Barranco del Infierno we gad to pick up a helmet and listen to a short instruction provided by the staff. Nothing unusual here, basically just remember to stay on the trail, do not litter and make sure to come back on time. Similar experience to a check-in at Masca Gorge Hike. The trail itself is well marked, it’s probably impossible to get lost there.

The first 15 minutes is just a flat walk, there are a few viewpoints of the ravine that looks quite spectacular. After a while the trail then descends into the ravine. Don’t forget to look behind, Adeje looks amazing from there!

Walking through the ravine of Barranco del Infierno reminded me of the famous Masca Gorge Hike I did earlier that year. Both of those trails are sort of a canyon walks, Barranco del Infierno is obviously easier and probably more suitable for families. You can read about my experience hiking the famous Masca Gorge here.

After crossing a little bridge, we descended again and came some stairs. The trail goes along the river bed and after 10 minutes, we kinda felt like we were in the Jurassic Park film. Our walk was accompanied with the sounds of frogs and birds singing very, very loud. Such a magical experience!

Walking in between of those gigantic rocks felt really cool, after a while we have finally reached the famous waterfall, the biggest one in Tenerife. Not gonna lie, it’s quite unusual to see a waterfall in such a dry area. There’s usually a lot of people around it so you have to be patient to get a nice shot. We took couple of pictures, ate a quick snack and decided to head back.

CONCLUSION

Barranco del Infierno is a great hike for families and anyone who’s looking for an easy and short adventure. It’s definitely a great way to spend time outdoors and experience stunning lush vegetation in Tenerife. If you’d like to explore other short hikes (under 3h), check out: Roques de Garcia, Chinyero Volcano, Monte Aguirre, Roque de Taborno, Sombrero de Chasna and Barranco de Ruiz.

HAVE YOU SEEN MY OTHER HIKING GUIDES IN TENERIFE?

I lived and worked in Tenerife for three months, hiking nearly every day. I’ve explored over 70 trails to bring you an ultimate guide – highlighting the Top 30 Best Hikes in Tenerife. Each guide has a detailed description including the distance, difficulty, gear needed and everything else needed to complete the hike successfully. If you happen to notice any changes on the trail that should be updated – please drop the comment below so I can keep this guide up to date.

If you prefer easier hikes that can be completed under 3 hours, check out Top 12 Short Hikes in Tenerife guide.

Safe and happy hiking my friend!