Tenerife Cabildo announces that all roads to Teide National Park are reopened

The Tenerife Cabildo has reopened all access roads to Teide National Park, including the TF-24 (La Esperanza) and TF-21 (La Orotava) roads, after completing the removal of ice from the road surfaces. The southern access via the TF-38 road was opened yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).

Despite the reopening, authorities are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling through these mountain roads.

Earlier today, Wednesday 5th March, the Cabildo deactivated the Tenerife Insular Emergency Plan (PEIN) following the end of the pre-alert status for rain and snow declared by the Government of the Canary Islands.

However, certain restrictions remain in place to ensure public safety. These include the continued closure of hiking trails that lead to the summit of Mount Teide and forest tracks impacted by the 2023 forest fire.

Safety Measures in Teide National Park

While the main roads are now accessible, the Cabildo has maintained the ban on public access to specific trails within Teide National Park. These include:

• Trail No. 7: Montaña Blanca to Pico Teide, specifically from the summit of Montaña Blanca to the junction with Trail No. 11 (Mirador de La Fortaleza).
• Trail No. 9: Teide to Pico Viejo to TF-38 road, from its intersection with Trail No. 38 (Cuevas Negras) to the connection with Trail No. 12 (Mirador de Pico Viejo).
• Trail No. 10: Telesforo Bravo (entirely closed).
• Trail No. 11: Mirador de La Fortaleza (entirely closed).
• Trail No. 12: Mirador de Pico Viejo (entirely closed).
• Trail No. 23: Regatones Negros (entirely closed).
• Trail No. 28: Chafarí (entirely closed).

These restrictions apply to the general public. However, federated mountaineers and official specialised tourist guides can access the trails provided they carry basic winter equipment (technical clothing, crampons, and ice axes) and complete a responsible declaration along with the necessary authorisation via the Tenerife ON website and app.

Forest Area Access Remains Restricted

In addition to trail closures, access to certain forest tracks remains prohibited due to ongoing risks from the 2023 forest fire. The risk of rockfalls and landslides persists on the following routes:

• Lomo Atravesado track, VM 2.1, from the TF-24 road to the GR-131 trail.
• The Siete Fuentes track, VM 2, remains partially closed.
• The Camino a Candelaria (from Aguamansa to La Crucita) between the GR-131 and TF-24 roads.
• The track at kilometre 29, VM-17, from the TF-21 road to Piedra de los Pastores.

The Cabildo urges all visitors and residents to adhere strictly to these safety measures to prevent accidents and ensure the protection of natural and protected areas within the national park.