Tenerife’s Cabildo has introduced new access rules for three hiking trails in Teide National Park, with a daily limit of 225 visitors across the routes. Anyone planning to tackle them will need to book in advance through the Tenerife ON platform.
The aim is straightforward enough. Keep hikers safe, prevent overcrowding and give the park’s natural environment a fighting chance of surviving the number of people who want to explore it.
Which Trails Are Affected?
The new rules cover three routes:
- PNT 09: Teide-Pico Viejo-Mirador de Las Narices del Teide
- PNT 23: Los Regatones Negros
- PNT 28: Chafarí
Each trail has its own daily visitor allowance, with spaces divided between the general public and accredited professionals.
| Trail | General public | Accredited professionals | Daily total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNT 09 | 70 | 25 | 95 |
| PNT 23 | 40 | 25 | 65 |
| PNT 28 | 40 | 25 | 65 |
| Total | 150 | 75 | 225 |
Reservations can be made online at any time, although availability will depend on the daily limits.
No Booking Fees for the Three New Routes
Unlike some of Teide’s other regulated trails, the three newly controlled routes will not carry an access fee.
Other popular paths, including Montaña Blanca-La Rambleta and Telesforo Bravo, have separate booking arrangements and associated charges for some visitors.
The updated rules also change access arrangements for those existing routes. Time slots for the Telesforo Bravo trail will be reduced from two hours to 90 minutes, allowing more flexibility for hikers, particularly those hoping to reach the summit area around sunrise.
Tenerife residents will continue to benefit from free access on specified trails, while visitors from elsewhere in the Canary Islands and beyond may pay between €3 and €15, depending on the route and time of year.
You’ll Need the Right Equipment
Turning up in trainers and a light jacket probably won’t cut it. The Cabildo has introduced a list of compulsory equipment for hikers using the new routes.
You’ll need:
- Long trousers and warm clothing
- Proper hiking boots
- A fully charged mobile phone
- An emergency blanket
- Water
- Gloves
- A torch or flashlight
Park staff will check that hikers have the required equipment and can refuse access to anyone who turns up unprepared.
Weather conditions will also play a part. Trails may close during adverse weather, and if ice or snow remains after a closure, access could be restricted to experienced hikers or small groups accompanied by accredited professionals.
Fines for Unauthorised Access
Anyone entering a regulated trail without the required authorisation could face a fine of up to €600.
The Cabildo’s president, Rosa Dávila, says the measures are intended to improve safety while protecting one of Tenerife’s most important natural spaces.
Teide remains one of the island’s biggest attractions, but the new rules are a reminder that access to the mountain comes with responsibilities. Check the conditions, book your place and take the right kit. It’s a mountain, after all, not a stroll down to the shops.