View of El Golfo Valley – Malpaso Peak loop from Frontera

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Spain

Isla De Hierro

Frontera

View of El Golfo Valley – Malpaso Peak loop from Frontera

Hard

129

runners

View of El Golfo Valley – Malpaso Peak loop from Frontera

06:22

40.2km

2,300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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8.72 km

View of El Golfo Valley

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This is also the only place to sit.

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11.4 km

Piedra El Rey

Viewpoint

15.8 km

Mirador de Sabinosa

Viewpoint

17.5 km

Mirador de Bascos

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The viewpoint itself may be temporarily closed due to landslides, but you can still enjoy some dizzying views next to the viewpoint. It is common to see paragliders floating in the sky from here.

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17.8 km

View of El Golfo Valley

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If someone told you that this valley was born after half a mountain disappeared into the sea, you probably wouldn't believe them. However, that's exactly what happened.

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18.9 km

El Sabinar (Centuries-old Sabina Forest)

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This forest of centuries-old junipers has been sculpted by the strong trade winds over time. The result is twisted trees that resist the force of the wind with forms between desperate and aerodynamic that are an example of extreme adaptation.

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21.7 km

Hermitage of the Virgin of the Kings

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In this place, the saints of the island are found, which the locals ceremoniously parade on the designated dates.

From here, you can walk to the famous juniper trees bent …

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31.3 km

Malpaso Peak

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The Malpaso volcano is the highest point on the island of El Hierro.

Malpaso has a height of approximately 1,501 meters above sea level.

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31.5 km

Malpaso

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Always check the weather for clear skies beforehand... fog can roll in up there very quickly and you won't see a thing!
Take good warm rain gear and gloves with you.

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35.6 km

Ermita de San Salvador

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The chapel is called Ermita de San Salvador, located at 1275m.
Apparently there is on the 1st Sunday of August in honor of the saint.
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