Alamo Trail (Teror). The route of the vertigo stairs

In this entry we want to talk to you about a hiking route known for its stairs: it is the Alamo trail, riding a Teror. This is a practically new trail that has been enabled by the City Council of Teror, To promote the beauty of the Álamo ravine and active tourism. As we see it, it is an ideal plan to combine with a visit to this town in the north of Gran Canaria and its market. Below we give you all the details of the Alamo trail route with photos, technical data and even video. Let's go there!

The Alamo Trail and the Stairs Teror

The route starts from the same Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pino, in the heart of the town of Teror. Later it runs through the neighborhood and Alamo ravine, passing through the El Muñigal and La Molineta bridges. Keep in mind that the difference in level is just 190 meters, so we could recommend it for children and those who are just starting out. hiking in Gran Canaria. Still, keep in mind that The first stairs are 4 meters high, so you have to be careful.

Main features: hike Teror stairs

Likewise, both at the beginning and at the end of the trail, there is a small section that passes through secondary roads. Here we must also be careful with children and pets. Likewise, If you can't carry your pet in your arms/backpack, think about whether it is capable of climbing those stairs.

Furthermore, although it is a flat route, the El Alamo trail status in Teror It will depend a lot on the rains. That is, the path and stairs can be somewhat slippery. Therefore, we recommend good hiking equipment. Finally, keep in mind that going up the stairs is easy, but not recommended for people with vertigo. It is recommended to hold on and use only one person simultaneously to climb. If you go with small children, obviously don't let them go up alone. In any case, as we say, it is one of the routes of hiking to go with children in Gran Canaria that we recommend on the blog.

Equally, If you plan to come with your pet, you should keep in mind that it will hardly be able to climb those stairs because of how small the steps are. If it is a dog that does not weigh much, you can carry it in your arms or backpack.

During the Stairs walk Teror, as many call it, in addition to enjoy both the native flora and the new species that have been introduced along the trail, You will be able to appreciate something of the rural life of the area.

Download the Alamo trail track, Teror

Next we give you the option of download the track of this hiking route by Teror in .gpx format so you can follow it on your own 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!

Video: Alamo ravine, hiking in Teror

As we show you in the following video, you can take advantage and to square the hiking route through the Álamo ravine to coincide with a Sunday market Teror. In this way, you can entertain yourself with a walk through its different stalls and culminate the route with a super sandwich of Chorizo Teror. If you don't want to miss more videos like this, you can subscribe here to our YouTube channel.

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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.