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Pico Birigoyo and Montaña la Barquita from Refugio El Pilar and return via PR-LP 16 — circular

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Pico Birigoyo and Montaña la Barquita from Refugio El Pilar and return via PR-LP 16 — circular

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Pico Birigoyo and Montaña la Barquita from Refugio El Pilar and return via PR-LP 16 — circular

04:08

12.1km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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291 m

Refugio del Pilar

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In our case it was the starting point of two of our E-Bike routes. From there and with easy access for vehicles and with free parking you have infinite possibilities to explore the island.

The Refugio del Pilar is a well-known landmark on the island of La Palma, located in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. This refuge is located in a strategic place in the middle of the caldera, surrounded by impressive mountainous landscapes and virgin nature.

El Refugio del Pilar is a popular place for hikers and nature lovers who want to explore the beauty of the National Park. It serves as a starting point or stop for various routes and trails that cross the Caldera de Taburiente.

The refuge has basic facilities for visitors, such as rest areas, camping areas and basic services. It is an ideal place to take a break, enjoy a picnic or spend the night if you are doing a longer expedition in the park.

From the Refugio del Pilar, visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountain landscapes and the Caldera de Taburiente in all its splendor. It is also a common starting point to ascend to the highest peaks on the island, such as Roque de los Muchachos, where the famous Astrophysical Observatory is located.

If you plan to visit the Refugio del Pilar, make sure you take with you everything you need for your stay, such as water, food, camping equipment, and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. In addition, it is important to respect the natural environment and follow the regulations and recommendations established by the park authorities.

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1.79 km

Birigoyo Peak

Highlight • Summit

Pico Birigoyo is on the Cumbre Vieja. This ridge stretches roughly in a north-south direction and, together with the Cumbre Nueva, which adjoins to the north from the Refugio El Pilar, forms the central mountain range on the southern half of the island of La Palma. The Cumbre Vieja is of volcanic origin. It consists of lava, tuff and volcanic ash. Numerous craters line up. The views from there are sensational.

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2.45 km

Mount La Barquita

Highlight • Summit

The Montana la Barquita is one of the mountains on the Cumbre Vieja with wonderful views. For example, on the Pico Birigoyo or on the caldera further to the north.

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8.58 km

Solidified Lava Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Incredible black volcanic rock formations, which remind us of the immense force of nature.

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

3.21 km

2.43 km

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

3.95 km

1.77 km

377 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 20 July

26°C

22°C

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Comments

February 20, 2025,Kanarische Inseln 2025 - Tour 3 (La Palma) - Rund um Pico Birigoyo

After our tour of the island yesterday, we set out today with a fantastic blue sky, fresh wind and a cool 12° C to hike a bit on La Palma's volcano route.
We started at the hiking car park of the Refugio El Pilar at an altitude of almost 1500m. First we walked through a pine forest with Canary Island …

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February 16, 2025,Pico Birigoyo und Montaña la Barquita von Refugio El Pilar und zurück über PR-LP 16 - rund

If there is a scale of the 10 most beautiful hikes on La Palma, then this one definitely belongs on it. The views from Pico Birigoyo and the challenging path to get there are simply great! Hard to top. But - as always a but - you need to be well rested and have some stamina for the climb, it's …

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March 31, 2023,Auf das Birigoyo Massiv über die Vulkanroute 4⭐

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Under normal conditions, the tour offers a fantastic view of the east and west sides of the island. Calima is currently bringing a lot of Sahara dust with it. Flora and fauna along volcanoes is also very interesting to observe 👍 amazing what grows there …

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December 30, 2022,Volcán Hoyo Negro Runde von El Pilar

The last hike in 2022 begins in EL PINAR on La Palma. The first half is always through the forest on forest roads, later it gets much nicer on single paths with great views. Unfortunately, visibility at the top was very poor due to fog. It's good to have warm clothes with you. I wish all hikers an eventful 2023!

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January 6, 2023,Volcán Hoyo Negro Runde von El Pilar

Very nice tour that differs from the general one. Tour that everyone is running!!
Because of that, it's nice to be alone. for yourself on the way!😊👍

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July 7, 2023,LP: Mirador Birigoyo

The morning started - after breakfast - with a view of Santa Cruz beach and then continued to maroparque.es
A very nice and non-commercial animal park.

Then in the early afternoon up to the El Pilar hiking area. If you have left the cloud layer between 800 and 1200 m altitude, the sky is only blue. El Pilar is at …

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February 15, 2024,La Palma 24-15: Refugio El Pilar - Pico Nambroque return

This year our first tour from Refugio El Pilar. And that in typical La Palma weather: sun - fog in constant alternation, until the sun finally gained the upper hand on the way from the Llano de Mosca up to the Pico Nambroque (LP 125 and then GR 131 Ruta de los Volcanos). The view above the clouds was great, …

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November 24, 2022,La Palma: Panoramarunde ab Refugio El Pilar

A dream when the weather is nice 😃
On the way back you could experience live how the Canary Island pines capture the moisture of the trade wind clouds and bring it to rain.

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Pico Birigoyo and Montaña la Barquita from Refugio El Pilar and return via PR-LP 16 — circular

Refugio del Pilar

Birigoyo Peak

Mount La Barquita

Solidified Lava Formation

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