The 7 best hiking routes with children in Gran Canaria

If you plan to practice hiking with children in Gran Canaria, the next lines will be of great help to you. Here we will propose you the best routes and trails to do with the family. In addition, you can visit the article for each trail perfectly detailed with route information, tips, photos and, in some cases, even a short video. Here we go!

The 7 best hiking routes with children in Gran Canaria

1. Circular Los Tilos de Moya, one of the most famous family trails

The walk of The Linden Trees of Moya we could say that it is one of the easiest trails to do with children in Gran Canaria. Except for the small initial climb, the entire path is flat. Also, as you can see, it does not reach 2 kilometers.

Distance	1,8 Km
Duration (round trip)	30 minutes
Circular	Yes
Rooftop dining room	Yes

2. Circulate through the Bandama Caldera

This trail is also very beautiful and recommended for families. The good thing is that it is less busy. It is a circular route that borders the entire Bandama boiler and that can be expanded if we follow the path that descends to its base. Note that the path is made of picón (gravel), so you should wear appropriate footwear to avoid slipping.

Distance	3 Km
Duration (round trip)	1 hour
Circular	Yes
Rooftop dining room	No

3. Ravine Los Cernícalos

Hiking with children through the ravine Los Cernícalos across Telde y Valsequillo It is an excellent option. The trail is one of the most beautiful in Gran Canaria, as it is green and carries water all year round.. At the same time, it is quite simple as it is the 90% on flat terrain. In any case, you should not take your eyes off the children, since There are certain dangerous passage areas, especially if you want to reach the largest waterfall. Therefore, if you're traveling with very young children, you may want to consider turning back before the end.

Distance	7 Km
Duration (round trip)	2 hour and 30
Circular	No
Rooftop dining room	Yes

4. Ascent to Roque Bentayga, another beautiful trail with children in Gran Canaria

A few minutes by car from town of Tejeda, you can visit the Roque Bentayga. It is a natural environment of great archaeological importance for Gran Canaria. Besides, From here you will have spectacular views of Tejeda and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria. The path is good to go with children, but keep in mind that the way is all uphill.

Distance	2 km with slope
Duration (round trip)	1 hour
Circular	No
Rooftop dining room	No

If you want to combine this route with something else, take a look at our article on what to see in Tejeda.

5. Blue Pool, Agaete

This is another option for hiking with children in Gran Canaria in the municipality of Agaete. However, it is important that you keep in mind that the path to the Blue puddle It is not perfectly marked, so it may just be recommended for older children. If you have questions, you can see all the details in the link above.

Distance	4 Km
Duration (round trip)	½ hours 1
Circular	No
Rooftop dining room	No

6. Sendero del Álamo, hiking with children in Gran Canaria, medium level

This hiking route in Gran Canaria has just been rehabilitated by the City Council of Teror. Is a practically flat path except for passing through two fairly large wooden stairs, one of them 4 meters. Even so, it is a route that we recommend for families given its short distance and slope. Of course, you have to be careful when you go down these stairs. You can expand more information about this route in our article: Alamo Trail.

Distance	5,25 Km
Duration (round trip)	1 hour and 30
Circular	Yes
Rooftop dining room	No

7. Ascent to Roque Nublo, an essential trail with children in Gran Canaria

Getting to Roque Nublo on foot can be a nice challenge for children. And it is about one of the essential places what to see in Gran Canaria. It is also one of the highest points, so you should always bring something warm just in case. On the other hand, keep in mind that, The access system to Nublo has changed, as the Degollada de La Goleta parking lot has been closed. (where the trail begins). For now, The fastest route takes more than 2 hours, as the nearest parking is in Cruz de Los Llanos. You can take a look at our guide on how to get to Roque Nublo if you want to know all the details. The data we share with you below is from the beginning of the trail in the Degollada de La Goletawhere the shuttle bus drops you off. If you're coming from Cruz de Los Llanos, you have to add at least 5 km more.

Distance	3 km with gradient
Duration (round trip)	1 hour and 15
Circular	No
Rooftop dining room	No

Likewise, we also have other options at your disposal hiking trails in Gran Canaria of more advanced levels. By clicking on the previous link you can see them all in case one day you have the option of going without the children or They are used to walking. On the other hand, we have more things at your disposal what to do with children in Gran Canaria, take a look at the article. We have also written a post with the best family hotels in Gran Canaria. We hope that all the information is helpful to you.

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