Garajonay National Park – Alto de Garajonay loop from Garajonay National Park

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Garajonay National Park – Alto de Garajonay loop from Garajonay National Park

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Garajonay National Park – Alto de Garajonay loop from Garajonay National Park

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10.3km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Garajonay

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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145 m

Garajonay National Park

Highlight • Forest

The evergreen cloud forest Garajonay with its unique atmosphere is fascinating in the heart of La Gomera. The area around the highest mountain, Alto de Garajonay (1487 m), has been …

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3.36 km

View of Mount Teide from Garajonay National Park

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Take a jacket ;-) On the mountain it gets fresh and windy

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3.41 km

The Teide is the highest mountain in Spain. It is usually easier to see from La Gomera than from Tenerife, where it is located. There, the peak is often not visible due to the often present band of clouds

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3.94 km

Alto de Garajonay

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

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4.54 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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4.58 km

Wildflower Trail in Garajonay National Park

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I passed through here a year ago on my "Geomancy Hike 6 Garajoney" tour. It's beautiful there. The hike is part of a group tour.

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5.21 km

Viewpoint

5.91 km

Buenavista

Viewpoint

7.85 km

Laurel Forest — Garajonay National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The forests in the park are a relic of subtropical laurel forests common in Tertiary in Europe and the Mediterranean (Southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia). While in Europe, …

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10.2 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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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

3.04 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

3.14 km

1.04 km

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (1,160 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

23°C

17°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 21, 2022,La Gomera 🇪🇸 - Gentle hike to Alto de Garajonay

A climb to the highest point of La Gomera with 360 degree views is a must.
Although it was pure coincidence for me that I ended up here. I was on my way to another route when I saw a roadside sign with Laguna Grande on it. I immediately declined. I saw a beautiful azure blue lake in front of …

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April 10, 2023,Rundgang durch den Lorbeerwald auf den Alto de Garajonay

Nice little tour with my daughter to walk in and acclimatize to La Gomera. Magnificent views over the whole island. If the visibility is good, you can look across to Tenerife. Unfortunately, this was denied to us due to the very hazy air 🤷🏼

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June 14, 2022,La Gomera Laguna Grande - Garajonay 73

A tour that corresponds more closely to our local ones. With a forest and a cool breeze every now and then, it was great 😁

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October 20, 2022,Von Laluna Grande -Alto Garajonay und zurück

A nice round on the highest mountain on the island.

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March 2, 2026,🇮🇨 Nationalpark Garajonay – Laguna Grande - Alto de Garajonay (1483m)

We started our hike at the Laguna Grande parking lot under beautiful sunshine. The morning sun made the mist glisten on the lichens in the laurel forest – fantastic, but unfortunately impossible to capture in a photograph. Clouds and fog quickly rolled in, however, and we didn't get a view of Mount Teide or anywhere else during the hike. The …

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January 11, 2026,La Gomera 🇪🇸 Garajonay 1487 m & Laguna Grande

A pleasant hike to the top of La Gomera, unfortunately the weather wasn't ideal, so we didn't get a panoramic view of large parts of the island or the neighboring islands of Tenerife, La Palma, and El Hierro. Tip: wait for the perfect hot spot and start the hike when visibility is good 😉

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November 11, 2024,Runde von der Laguna Grande auf den Alto de Garajonay (Weg 14 rückwärts)

The elevation profile looks easier than it was. There are some tough climbs. At first through the laurel forest, which, however, hardly provides any shade after forest fires during the course of the tour. From the top of La Gomera's highest elevation, there is a fabulous panoramic view. We could see Tenerife and the Teide well, although not clearly. The …

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April 13, 2024,La Gomera | von der Laguna Grande zum Alto de Garajonay

Back on La Gomera after 9 years. We're a bit lazy, and it's pretty hot too. So the idea is to look for somewhere higher up and shady. Komoot makes a useful suggestion that we can use to tick off the highest point on the island. We give it a try without doing any more research. I have to say, …

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