Picos de Europa, Spain – visited august 2007.
Many interesting and challenging walks exist in the nature reserve of Picos de Europa in Northern Spain. A rather easy – but a bit long – walk is through the Cares Gorge. An almost flat path is carved out of the rocks all the way from Puente Poncebos to Cain. Return the same way or by jeep.
The walls of the canyon reach 2000 metres, the heat inside the canyon is sometimes nearly unbearable.
Vosges mountains
France, Alsace – visited july 2009.
Many hills to climb, the region is divided into lower and higher area, the higher area reaching nearly 1500 m. Often the climb starts at near sea level, so be warned it still can get tough.
Many vineyards and wine producers in the region, all villages are small and charming , offering great food and wine of course.
Elaborated walking routes system exist.
Spain, 1753 m – visited april 2009.
Kibo, Kilimanjaro
Tanzania , 5895 m – visited september 2009.
Kilimanjaro is not really one freestanding mountain, but a range of extinct vulcano’s. The best known mountain top is Kibo , the snow capped and highest peak. The other peaks are Mawenzi and Shira.
During my five day trek, I visited both Mawenzi and Kibo until Uhuru peak.
Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro
It is was a demanding but rewarding journey. We climbed the mountain using the Rongai trail. Our tour company was Peak Planet, which operates with the African Walking Company in Tanzania. The full route is available here.
Roque Bentayga
Tejada, Alt. 1415 m , Gran Canaria – visited April 2010.
While walking the circle around Roque Nublo, this sight of Roque Bentayga could be seen. Also of volcanic origin, and was considered sacred by the indigenious people, just like Roque Nublo.
The whole area of Tejada valley is splendid for walking.
Roque Nublo
Tejada, Alt. 1813 m , Gran Canaria – visited April 2010.
One of the highest places of Gran Canaria , this monolith of 80 m high is the remains of an old volcano – as is everything on Gran Canaria.
We walked a 5 hours walk from the parking lot at Roque Nublo circling this iconic mountain. We went to the old village of La Culata and could witness a sheep market there, thousands of sheep blocking the walking path and everything else… On this walk we also had a very nice view of the island Tenerife, with another famous volcano El Teide – must visit next time… 
Next to Roque Nublo other iconic rocks are Roque San José and ‘The Friar’.
Nearby dam Presa de Los Hornos is also a famous landmark of Gran Canaria.
La Forteleza
Santa Lucia de Tirajana, Gran Canaria – visited April 2010.
After a superb walk starting from the centre of Santa Lucia and through the Baranco de Tirajana, a ravine with wonderfull vegetation like cactus, aloe vera and palm trees, you reach a small lake and further on the rock called ‘the fortress’ .
The place was inhabited by the indigenious people, and you can visit a cave in this mountain.
Caldera Blanca
Lanzarote , 458 m – visited April 2010.
When leaving the road and after driving offroad for a couple of minutes, we reach the start of the walk through the black lava sea which is leading us to the crater of the Caldera Blanca.
This is a surreal environment and nothing like I have seen before. Without a path it would even be impossible to reach the Caldera Blanca.
And it only gets better when you reach the volcano, you can climb to the crater rim and walk around it for about an hour of splendid views of the crater and the surrounding volcanoes. An unforgettable experience.
Guardilama Hill
Lanzarote, 603m – Visited April 2010.
Make no mistake, this is a hill of only 300 metres high but when it is windy – and it mostly is on Lanzarote – you will find climbing this hill not easy at all. It is a rather pointy hill and the views are superb on the top. The wind adds an extra to the experience, you feel like on a high mountain and can see much of the island, including La Geria and the Timanfaya NP.
Highly recommended walk, starts from Uga town centre and then follows a nice track through the La Geria wineyards.
Volcan del Cuervo
Lanzarote – visited april 2010.
This volcano is easily accessible from the main road, and a 4 km walk brings you into another world. This volcano looks mytical when walking into its surroundings, what is more astonishing is that you can walk inside the volcano through a crack in the wall. You can experience the formation of rocks and witness how nature survives in barren country. Inside you can easily sit a long time and dream away. There are many flowers inside the crater.
You can also walk along the ridge, but this seems unstable, so maybe a bit dangerous. We skipped this part.
