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Barranco del Infierno

4.5 (5)•Hiking & Trails•Adeje, South Tenerife

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Barranco del Infierno overview showing the ravine trail running between steep volcanic walls and native vegetation
Barranco del Infierno
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About

A regulated Adeje ravine hike with booking, helmets, visitor limits, rocky ground and a clear safety-first rhythm.

Time needed: 
About 3-4 hours including check-in
Entry fee: 
Paid booked access; check the current tariff before going
Need booking: 
Yes; capacity is limited. Check the current operating status on the official booking page before leaving.
Transport: 
Bus/taxi/car to Adeje old town, then uphill approach to the entrance
Parking: 
Allow time for Adeje old-town parking and the uphill walk
Best time: 
Early slot for cooler conditions
Weather: 
Avoid rain, strong wind or heat-heavy midday slots
Route: 
6.5 km return through a protected ravine
Helmet: 
Mandatory and supplied at check-in

Book before travelling to Adeje, wear closed footwear and take the access rules seriously. The route is compact enough for a half-day, but exposed sun, rocky ground and the steep approach to the entrance make preparation matter more than distance. Children under 5 are not admitted, minors need adult supervision, pets are not allowed, and the route should not be treated as normal hiking weather when rain or wind is forecast.

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This stop can be brilliant, but road time, weather and the order of the day matter more than the pin on the map.

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Today

25°

Partly cloudy

1 km/h15%

Sun 2 Aug

33°24°

Rain

100%

Mon 3 Aug

33°24°

Rain

95%

Tue 4 Aug

33°26°

Rain

90%

7-day forecast

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Commonly mentioned by visitors.

Prepared walkers value the ravine scenery, marked path and the calmer feel created by controlled access.

The route gives a strong nature break above Adeje without needing a full-day mountain drive.

Safety controls make the visit feel structured rather than improvised.

Booking is required and popular slots can disappear.

The entrance approach and first exposed sections can feel hot and steep.

It is not a good fit for poor footwear, pets or very young children.

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Radek Dohnal

Source: Google Maps

2 months ago

Completed in about 2h45 with children, including a food stop. Booking was needed, helmets were used and the route mattered more than the waterfall.

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Claire Newman

Source: Google Maps

4 months ago

Earliest booking helped. Trainers were fine for this visitor, but footing needs care if ankles, knees or hips are an issue; parking was tricky.

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Polina Rak

Source: Google Maps

3 months ago

A medium-difficulty route with children and older visitors on the trail. Booking was required, and the path was clean and easy to follow.

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Gazza

Source: Google Maps

7 months ago

Beautiful scenery, but the walk to the entrance is steep. The hike is manageable, though beginners may find it strenuous; bring drink and snack.

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Rachel

Source: Google Maps

2 months ago

Accessible by public transport from Costa Adeje, but the walk from the bus stop to the entrance is steep. The early 9:00 slot was peaceful.

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Community tips (3)

The Booking Is Part Of The Trail

Barranco del Infierno is not a place to improvise after lunch in Costa Adeje. Slots, rules and access windows define the visit before the walking starts.

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The Waterfall Is Not The Whole Point

Several reviews say the route is more memorable than the waterfall itself. Go for the changing ravine landscape, not only the endpoint photo.

KnowTenerife

Rules Protect Access

This ravine has a history of closures and safety controls. Treat the helmet, footwear and weather rules as the price of keeping the route open.

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Q&A (4)

Is a helmet really required?

Yes. The supplied helmet must be worn on the route because rockfall risk is part of the ravine environment.

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Can children do it?

Children under 5 are not admitted. Children under 16 need an adult, and heat and fitness still matter.

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Can I bring a dog?

No. Pets are not allowed on the trail.

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Is it safe in bad weather?

Do not treat bad weather as normal hiking weather here. Rain, wind or rockfall risk can affect access.

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