Self-guided walking holidays - El Hierro Essential

El Hierro is the westernmost and most untouched island of the Canary archipelago. Discover the breathtaking landscapes at your own pace on six circular tours with a rental car and overnight stays in selected accommodation.1. El Mocalan - Pozo de las CalcosasThe first hike takes us to the north of the island. From El Mocalan we go downhill to the natural swimming pools of Pozo de las Calcosas. On the way back we pass the Roque de Salmor, the home of the giant lizards.Distance: 7 kmHeight difference: + 435 m/ - 435 m2. Mirador de Jinama - La Albarrada y El GaroéWe start directly in Valverde and hike through dense forest to the viewpoint Fireba. The view reaches as far as the neighbouring islands of La Palma and Tenerife.Distance: 12 kmHeight difference: + 150 m/ - 600 m3. Sabinosa - Ermita de la Virgen de Los ReyesHike in the west of the island to the chapel of El Hierro's patron saint, Ermita de la Virgen de los Reyes. The characteristic juniper trees in bizarre shapes line part of the path.Distance: 13 kmHeight difference: + 845 m/ - 860 m4. El Pinar - Hoya del MorcilloThe Camino de la Fuente makes its way down through the pine forest towards the village of El Pinar. Through changing vegetation from volcanic landscape to heather and laurel forest, we return to the starting point.Distance: 10 kmHeight difference: + 480 m/ - 480 m5. Lagartario - Punta Larga - La MacetaBefore we start the hike, we visit the Lagartario (Centre for the conservation of the Giant Lizard) and the Ecomuseum of Guinea. We take a relaxed walk to Las Puntas and along the coast to the natural swimming pools of La Maceta.Distance: 7 kmHeight difference: + 80 m/ - 145 m6. Camino El Pinar - El TacorónFrom the village of El Pinar we descend through breathtaking volcanic landscapes. Our destination is the small beach of El Tacorón, where a refreshing swim awaits us.Distance: 8 kmHeight difference: + 0 m/ - 825 m