Circular hiking route through La Pasadilla, Ingenio

If you want a hiking route in Ingenio Combining natural landscapes and an intermediate-high level hike, this Circular route from La Pasadilla It is a perfect option. The trail starts from the town of The Nightmare and offers stunning views of the east coast of Gran Canaria, Mojon Peak and the majestic Guayadeque ravine, one of the most emblematic ravines on the island.

Features of the circular route La Pasadilla, Ingenio

The route begins in the town of The Nightmare, in the municipality of Ingenio. From here, the route is circular, which means that you will return to the starting point at the end of the journey. The walk is 100 meters long. 12,70 km or with a total ascent of 690 meters, making it an ideal experience for those with a hiking level intermediate-advancedAlong the way, you will enjoy spectacular views and some of the most iconic spots in the area. Please note that There are parts of the trail that are not very clean and closed, but if you follow the track you can reach the final point. We recommend watch the final video to see what we mean.

Places of interest

Throughout this hiking route through Ingenio, you will find several points of interest:

• The Nightmare: The starting and ending point of the route.

• Views of the coast of Ingenio, Agüimes, Telde and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Hunters, hunting area of ​​the island, we will find several hunters with their helper dogs.
• Rural areas of the island with several cave houses

• The mojon
• Guayadeque ravine

Technical Data of the La Pasadilla Circular Route, Ingenio

Tips for the route

FOR Enjoy this walk safely, we recommend you bring:

• At least 1,5 liters of water per person, since there are no shops along the way and it is an arid area.
• Snacks: bring some provisions in case it is necessary (fruit, nuts, etc.).
• Hat and sunscreen: Most of the route is exposed to the sun, so it is important to protect yourself.
• Avoid very hot days to make the route safe and comfortable. We had a haze day and it was hard for us.

Download the track of the hiking route through Ingenio from La Pasadilla

Next we give you the option of Download the track of this hiking route from La Pasadilla in .gpx format so you can do it without getting lost. If you don't know how to download it and follow it from your GPS-watch or smartphone with the Guru Maps app, here we explain it to you. If you want to support us so that we continue creating content for you about Gran Canaria, we would appreciate it if you purchased any of our tracks, either to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation. Oh, and don't miss the video we have prepared for you below!

Where to eat in La Pasadilla

After the walk, we recommend you eat at the The Pasadilla Grill, where you can enjoy one of the best restaurants in Gran Canaria. Here we recommend the grilled sheep's cheese with honey and Iberian ham, tomato, avocado and watercress salad and one of their exquisite meats, such as the Galician blonde steak. Furthermore, The desserts are all homemade and are to die forThe average price per person if you order quality meats can be around €50. We recommend you make a reservation, as it is a very popular restaurant. You can see more details in the video on the YouTube channel that you can watch below.

Video of the La Pasadilla Circular Route, Ingenio

Next, we share with you a Video of this circular route through La Pasadilla, with images of the landscapes that we will see along the way and tips for make the most of this hiking route in Ingenio. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with more plans like this.

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Ruth González

Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.