This cycle route is one of the most popular cycling routes around the capital. It is a round trip from Santa Cruz with Tenerife's typical ascents and descents. You will be going from a low point up to a high altitude and back down again. From Santa Cruz you will be heading north towards the fishing village of San Andres. After San Andres you will start climbing again the slopes of Anaga Mountain with some breathtaking views, towards El Bailadero. After the village of Casas de la Cumbre carry on climbing towards Pico del Ingles. There will be some steep sections with gradients of up to 11%. Once you overcome the steep climb, you will reach the Pico del Ingles lookout point at an altitude of 998 metres. From there, you can enjoy some fantastic views of Santa Cruz, Anaga Mountain Range and Mount Teide. This is the highest point on this route. After this point you will start heading home with a long descend towards La Laguna and then Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz - San Andres - El Bailadero - Pico Del Ingles - Santa Cruz