PR LP 12.2
Tijarafe
Distance9.8 km
Time≈ 3 h 15 min
DifficultyModerate
Ascent+1080 m
Descent−1080 m
TypeLoop
Elevation profile
Altitude from 9 to 681 m. Elevation gain calculated by Awwa from the official track; time from the official trail sheet. Figures may vary.
Directions to the startDownload official GPXOfficial trail sheet and status
What to take on this route
Plenty of water, food, warm clothes, a rain jacket, a hat and sun cream, hiking boots and a charged phone. Check the weather and tell someone your route. The route climbs to 681 m and it gets chilly up there: take a sweatshirt too. And if you want to wear La Palma, our island T-shirts.
For the sunGorra básica€18.00
Sold outIf it gets coldSudadera La isla ofrece horizontes€35.00
La Palma T-shirtCamiseta lagarto y gekko€18.00
La Palma T-shirtFaro y estrellas denin€18.00- EssentialWaterAt least half a litre. For this route, about 1.5 litres per person.
- EssentialSun protectionPut on sun cream before you set off and reapply every two hours.
Before you go
- The PR LP 12.2 trail is affected by road works in the Barranco del Jurado. The closed section goes from El Pueblo de Tijarafe to the Buen Jesús hermitage.
- The appearance of this route on the map is deceptive, since it looks short and easy. Nevertheless, it accumulates a considerable height difference, which somewhat complicates the hike. Otherwise, the route is clear and straightforward.
- All year round.
- The path can be walked in either direction but inevitably entails descending first and returning uphill. It is therefore advisable to plan the hike so that the ascent does not coincide with the hottest hours of the day, especially in summer. The west-facing slope which is ascended, coupled with the absence of shade can make the climb seem interminable. Carry plenty of water. Beware of waves and currents when swimming.
- Protected area: Monumento Natural del Barranco del Jorado
Source: Cabildo de La Palma – Trail Network (open data and official trail sheet). Altitude: Copernicus DEM via Open-Meteo. Conditions can change: always check the official trail sheet before setting off. Emergencies: 112.
