If you're looking for a hiking route that immerses you in the most intense green of northern Gran Canaria, this is it. circular route along the Osorio irrigation channel and the El Rayo peak (Starting from Los Chorros) should be on your radar. It's a spectacular medium-to-high difficulty hike (it can be extended) that will take you through areas of humid forest, magical corners full of giant ferns And breathtaking panoramic views from the heights. Get your boots ready because we're going to tell you all about it!
Hiking route: Osorio irrigation ditch and El Rayo peak (from Los Chorros)
This walk starts and ends in the area of the legendary restaurant The jets (in the municipality of Firgas). From there, we will enter the domains of the Doramas Rural Park, passing by the mythical Chorros and linking several trails of great scenic value.
Technical data of the route
We are facing a route of medium levelThis route is recommended for people with some mountain experience, mainly due to its elevation changes and the wet nature of the terrain. However, as you can see on the track map, There is the possibility of making a shorter version of about 6 or 7 kilometersThis alternative is much less strenuous, as you avoid the final major climb of the route. However, if you fancy a real leg workout and want to complete the entire route, both options are available! Here are the technical details of the large version extracted directly from our GPS watch:
| Distance | 10,64 km (long version) / 6-7 km (short version) |
| Approximate duration | 3 hours (long version, walking at a leisurely pace) |
| Total promotion | + 556 m (long version) |
| Level | Medium (due to uneven terrain and slippery ground) |
| Circular | Yes |
| Suitable for children | Not recommended due to the uneven terrain, but possible |
⚠️ Safety notice: This route has some very steep descents. Avoid doing it after recent rainsbecause the terrain is slippery (unless you're wearing good technical footwear). There are some small road sections to link trails where you must exercise extreme caution. Furthermore, There are no supply points during the route, so you should carry enough water and food for the entire journey.
Places of interest and nature along the route
Along these more than 10 kilometers, the landscape changes, offering breathtaking views. We especially highlight:
- Osorio irrigation ditch and giant ferns: It's undoubtedly one of the most photogenic and special sections of the route. We'll walk alongside the old irrigation channel, surrounded by a super humid atmosphere. It feels like stepping into a fairytale! And when the vegetation allows, we have panoramic views of... Teror now the capital.
- Pico El Rayo (or Pico de Osorio): We will face a steep descent and ascent to conquer several trails where limits TerorValleseco and Firgas. The panoramic views from the top reward every drop of sweat. (Note: remember that we have another route of hiking through Osorio that pass through the same property and require a permit).
- Barranquillo de las Ánimas: We'll hike through this incredible ravine lined with laurel forest. You may already know this spot from our other circular route that starts from... Valleseco Lagoon and go through the Barranquillo de Las Ánimas and El Rapador.
If you want to see more details about this trail, remember that At the end of this post we share a video with the most outstanding sections of the route.
Track of the route along the Osorio irrigation canal
Since it is necessary to linking several trails and some short stretches of asphalt, es It is essential to have the track downloaded.Here it is in .GPX format so you can use it on your GPS watch or mobile phone with apps like Guru Maps. This article explains how. How to follow a track step by step if it's your first time.
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Where to eat after the hike: a reward in the form of a cachopo
After climbing over 550 meters of elevation gain in almost 11 kilometers, we needed to refuel in style. This time, we didn't hesitate to head to the restaurant Grill Flavor to give us a well-deserved tribute in the form of cachopoWe tried their new "Canarian cachopo" which includes fried plantain, Herreño cheese, and chorizo. Teror and a touch of gofio in the breading. It was incredible and instantly revived us! Prefer to see it in a video? We'll show you in this reel.
Video of the hiking route
So you can see with your own eyes how immense the ferns are, the views from Pico El Rayo and the sections of the beautiful Osorio irrigation canalBelow you'll find the video of our route. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel So you don't miss the next kick-off!
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