Trails network:

Design trails with sections:

Gran Canaria's network of roads is one of the most dense in the Canary islands. Thanks to this density, visitors have infinite possibilities to reach the most unknown and emblematic corners of the island of Gran Canaria. The map of the island of Gran Canaria has been divided into basic elements: the sections. One section is the portion of trail that joins 2 crossroads between them. Each one has:

• a track materialized by points gps
• an ascending and descending gradient
• a distance
• the type and condition of the path materialized by a different color
• two texts describing in each direction the route and especially the crossings

The old paths were used to access the cultivation areas and to link villages and hamlets. The so-called "Caminos reales" were the main paths that united the villages, resembling the national roads. Many roads deserted crop areas or were shortcuts that shortened the main road called the "Beast Path". The short cut often did not allow the passage of donkeys, mules or horses. However, on the "Beast path" there were charged animals passing through.

Nowadays, goods go along asphalted roads, but there has been a tremendous demand for signposted and passable paths by the dominant tourism on the island of Gran Canaria. This nature tourism is fond of hiking and sport, it wants to access the most beautiful panoramas of the island, which is not possible by asphalted road.

The route of the hiking routes, then, must respond to new approaches:

• A physical level to reach all visitors.
• Most walkers use a rental car.
• Others want to go around the island.
• To know the different aspects of the island of Gran Canaria in its 4 dimensions.
• There are emblematic places that must be part of any program.
• A respect for nature and sustainability, while following the rules of Protected areas.

By selecting the sections of the map to build your route, you can control the gradient and distance of the trail as you add the sections. At the end you can recover the kml or gpx file for use on a mobile phone or gps to help you on the road.

Some hiking routes come as "Recommended Routes": they are the most emblematic and well-known. They are grouped according to distance and level criteria.