Trail to Alto de Garajonay – Alto de Garajonay loop from La Gomera

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Isla De La Gomera

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Trail to Alto de Garajonay – Alto de Garajonay loop from La Gomera

Hard

5.0

(3)

runners

Trail to Alto de Garajonay – Alto de Garajonay loop from La Gomera

01:43

13.8km

460m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Nacional de Garajonay

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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60 m

Laurisilva (laurel) Forest — Garajonay National Park

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An interesting forest with special plant species. Please do not light a fire. It can be sunny here in summer, but it can also get dark and the forest is …

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501 m

Trail to Alto de Garajonay

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1.00 km

View of Teide from Alto de Garajonay

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A beautiful hike to this destination. Good hiking gear is recommended. Parking is plentiful at the start of the hike. We thoroughly enjoyed the hike, especially when we reached the top. The descent also had many surprises for us ☺️

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1.02 km

Alto de Garajonay Summit and Viewpoint

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Highest point on the island of La Gomera, where a viewpoint has been installed from which you can usually see Mount Teide but also the islands of La Palma and …

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1.06 km

Alto de Garajonay

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Beautiful panoramic view! Easy to reach. Ideal for a short hike.

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5.59 km

Laurel Forest Trail, Garajonay National Park

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Here is the main part of the cloud forest, which can be walked on prepared trails.

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10.9 km

View of Mount Teide from Garajonay National Park

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On La Gomera there are a lot of interesting views almost everywhere 🤩🙃

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11.6 km

View of Fortaleza de Chipude in the clouds

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Mountains with vertical walls and flat tops are often called "fortresses". The Chipude Fortress is a precious example reminiscent of the Venezuelan tepuis on the other side of the ocean.

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

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