What to do · Tejeda and Roque Nublo
Roque Nublo trail from the Degollada de La Goleta
Information
- Price
- Free · booking compulsory from 9:00 to 17:00
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Distance
- 3 km
- Season
- All year; with snow or strong wind, check the state of access
- Who it's for
- Families with children who can walk
What it is
The Roque Nublo is the basalt monolith that can be seen from half the island: a needle of over 70 metres on a plateau at more than 1,800 metres above sea level, in the municipality of Tejeda. Beside it are the Roque del Fraile, shaped like a praying friar, and the Roque de la Rana. The classic path leaves from the Degollada de La Goleta, on the GC-600 road between the Llanos de la Pez and Ayacata, and in a little under 3 km of gentle, steady climbing, on a well-marked path, reaches the Tablón del Nublo, the rock platform at its feet.
Booking: from 9:00 to 17:00
The Cabildo has regulated this access since February 2025. To enter via La Goleta between 9:00 and 17:00 you need a free booking at reservasroquenublo.com: you choose the day, time and number of people and the confirmation arrives by email. Groups of up to 60 people per hour are admitted and, once inside, there is no time limit. Outside those hours there is no booking. Registered residents of Tejeda and Artenara are exempt. At weekends and on public holidays the central hours sell out: book several days ahead.
Where to leave the car
At La Goleta you can no longer park; only people with reduced mobility may leave a car there for up to two hours. The nearest car park is Cruz de los Llanos: from there it is about ten minutes on the Global line 18 bus to the Roque Nublo stop, or nearly an hour on foot. The other is in Tejeda village, with the same line 18. Check the access and parking service before setting out.
What you see at the top
From the Tablón you see the whole Tejeda caldera, the Roque Bentayga, Artenara and Acusa, the dams to the west and, to the south, the Maspalomas dunes. In clear air the Teide appears above the sea, in Tenerife. Allow an hour and a half for the way up, the way back and a while at the top.
With children
It is the shortest climb on the ridge and many families do it. There are no difficult passages, but the edge of the Tablón drops sheer: hold little ones by the hand. Climbing the rock is prohibited without a permit.
Tips
- Go up before 9:00 No booking and fewer people. The first line 18 bus does not arrive that early: you will have to walk from Cruz de los Llanos.
- Bring a coat The Cabildo asks for ID, water and warm clothing. At the top it is windy and mist rolls in within minutes.
- Do not leave the path It is a Natural Monument. In an emergency, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book to climb the Roque Nublo?
Yes, if you enter via La Goleta between 9:00 and 17:00. Booking is free at reservasroquenublo.com. Outside those hours it is not needed.
Where do I park?
At Cruz de los Llanos or in Tejeda, and from there take Global line 18. There is no longer any parking at La Goleta.
How long does it take?
A little under 3 km of path. At an easy pace, an hour and a half round trip.
Can I go with children?
Yes, it is the easiest route for seeing the rock up close. Be careful at the edge of the Tablón.
As a familyWith teenagers
