{"id":331,"date":"2026-02-11T10:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/2026\/02\/11\/%f0%9f%a5%be-barranco-del-infierno-hike-in-adeje-the-highlight-in-southern-tenerife\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:57:18","slug":"%f0%9f%a5%be-barranco-del-infierno-hike-in-adeje-the-highlight-in-southern-tenerife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/2026\/02\/11\/%f0%9f%a5%be-barranco-del-infierno-hike-in-adeje-the-highlight-in-southern-tenerife\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\udd7e Barranco del Infierno Hike in Adeje \u2013 The Highlight in Southern Tenerife"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Half-day trip \u2013 Hike<br\/><strong>Length:<\/strong> 6.5 km (round trip)<br\/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> approx. 2.5 hours<br\/><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> easy to moderate<br\/><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> nature lovers and families with children aged 5 and up<br\/><strong>Equipment:<\/strong> sturdy hiking boots, windbreaker, sunscreen, water<br\/><strong>Wikiloc:<\/strong> Barranco del Infierno \u2013 Joe Schacher<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f Barranco del Infierno \u2013 Probably the Most Famous Hike in Adeje<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Barranco del Infierno<\/strong> (Hell&#8217;s Gorge) is one of the most popular hikes in southern Tenerife \u2013 and for me, clearly one of the highlights around Adeje.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Wasserfall-1024x415.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Wasserfall-1024x415.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Wasserfall-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Wasserfall-768x311.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Wasserfall-1536x623.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Wasserfall.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The well-maintained trail leads through a spectacular gorge with steep rock walls, unique vegetation, and ends at one of Tenerife&#8217;s few natural <strong>waterfalls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Starting Point and Admission \u2013 Important Information<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The starting point is located above Adeje, near <strong>Restaurant Otelo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AISelect_20260211_100526_Wikiloc-561x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AISelect_20260211_100526_Wikiloc-561x1024.jpg 561w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AISelect_20260211_100526_Wikiloc-164x300.jpg 164w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AISelect_20260211_100526_Wikiloc-768x1401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AISelect_20260211_100526_Wikiloc-842x1536.jpg 842w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AISelect_20260211_100526_Wikiloc.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Hike Profile<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Barranco del Infierno is a protected nature reserve, access is <strong>regulated<\/strong>. I highly recommend booking online in advance:<br\/>\ud83d\udc49 <a>www.barrancodelinfierno.es<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Admission prices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adults and children aged 12 and up: 15 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children under 12: \u20ac5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canary Islands residents and Adeje locals: reduced rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helmet required (provided at the entrance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children under 5 are not allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pets are not allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiking poles and shoes can be rented for \u20ac4 each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd7e The Hike \u2013 Nature, Gorge &amp; Waterfall<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I start right at Restaurant Otelo. The trail begins with a gentle ascent and leads in well-laid switchbacks into the impressive gorge. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first two kilometers climb steadily. After the highest point, it continues gently downward into the heart of the barranco. You cross the mostly dry riverbed several times.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Weg-mit-Kastanienbaum-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Weg-mit-Kastanienbaum-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Weg-mit-Kastanienbaum-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Weg-mit-Kastanienbaum-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Der-Weg-mit-Kastanienbaum.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With each step, the rock walls close in. The vegetation changes noticeably: the initially dry landscape transforms into a lush, almost tropical-feeling oasis. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mein-alter-Baum-mein-Monument-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mein-alter-Baum-mein-Monument-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mein-alter-Baum-mein-Monument-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mein-alter-Baum-mein-Monument-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mein-alter-Baum-mein-Monument.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, a monument\u2014perhaps it was once a chestnut tree.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After about an hour, I reach the waterfall \u2013 a fine stream falls into the depths, the air is cool and moist. The steep walls rise like a gigantic natural cathedral into the sky. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Die-Wand-573x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Die-Wand-573x1024.jpg 573w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Die-Wand-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Die-Wand-768x1372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Die-Wand-860x1536.jpg 860w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Die-Wand.jpg 1146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, this place is a true power spot. I enjoy the silence, listen to the water, and treat myself to my bocadillo before heading back the same way \u2013 there is no alternative route. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dining in Adeje \u2013 My Restaurant Tips<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the hike, stopping for a meal in Adeje is a great idea.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf57 Restaurante Otelo<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located right at the starting point \u2013 with a magnificent view over Adeje toward La Gomera and El Hierro.<br\/>House specialty: <strong>Adeje-style chicken<\/strong> \u2013 many swear by it.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc1f My Favorite: La Rambla (Calle Grande)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My first choice, however, is <strong>La Rambla<\/strong> on Calle Grande, near the Ayuntamiento.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lachs-mit-Beilage-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lachs-mit-Beilage-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lachs-mit-Beilage-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lachs-mit-Beilage-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lachs-mit-Beilage-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lachs-mit-Beilage-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jos\u00e9, the owner, learned to smoke fish in Scandinavia \u2013 and you can taste it.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Conejo-en-salmorejo-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Conejo-en-salmorejo-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Conejo-en-salmorejo-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Conejo-en-salmorejo-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Conejo-en-salmorejo-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Conejo-en-salmorejo-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>His smoked salmon is absolutely top-notch. I especially love the salad with prawns and smoked salmon, served with a light dill-mustard sauce. For me, it&#8217;s a treat every time.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adeje-Chicken-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adeje-Chicken-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adeje-Chicken-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adeje-Chicken-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adeje-Chicken-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adeje-Chicken-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adeje Chicken with Mojo<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Conclusion: Is Barranco del Infierno Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely yes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Barranco del Infierno hike in Adeje<\/strong> is ideal for anyone who:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>is looking for a varied half-day tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wants to experience spectacular gorge scenery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wants to see a real waterfall in Tenerife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is planning a family-friendly hike in the south of the island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, this tour is one of the most beautiful and impressive hikes in southern Tenerife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Category: Half-day trip \u2013 HikeLength: 6.5 km (round trip)Duration: approx. 2.5 hoursDifficulty: easy to moderateSuitable for: nature lovers and families with children aged 5 and upEquipment: sturdy hiking boots, windbreaker, sunscreen, waterWikiloc: Barranco del Infierno \u2013 Joe Schacher \ud83c\udf3f Barranco del Infierno \u2013 Probably the Most Famous Hike in Adeje The Barranco del Infierno (Hell&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[82,83,85],"tags":[100,101,99],"class_list":["post-331","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-day-trip","category-hike","category-with-children","tag-canyon","tag-hike","tag-waterfall"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/331","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=331"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/331\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":552,"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/331\/revisions\/552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=331"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=331"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenerifeessential.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}