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Isla De La Gomera
Valle Gran Rey

Las Creces Picnic Area – Fairy Forest loop from Cabezo de la Vizcaína

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Spain
Canary Islands
Isla De La Gomera
Valle Gran Rey

Las Creces Picnic Area – Fairy Forest loop from Cabezo de la Vizcaína

Moderate

4.7

(457)

1,495

hikers

Las Creces Picnic Area – Fairy Forest loop from Cabezo de la Vizcaína

02:47

9.05km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Nacional de Garajonay

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1.05 km

Moss-Covered Trees in Garajonay National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The fairytale forest on La Gomera is an absolute must.

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2.70 km

At this point you have a comfortable seat and an amazing view. With luck, courageous, cheeky birds come and want something from the lunch break. Very nice stain.

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2.95 km

This path is simply mystical. Forest bathing included. You should definitely bring a thin rain jacket.

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3.24 km

Really one of the most beautiful places in the cloud forest, because there is almost always fog over the moss-covered trees and you have a very mystical atmosphere.

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4.65 km

Las Creces Picnic Area

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If you love nature, don't miss this spot in the heart of Garajonay National Park. Located between the villages of Arure and Las Hayas, this natural enclave helps you escape …

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4.86 km

Fairy Forest

Highlight • Forest

The area around the highest mountain of the island (Alto de Garajonay 1487m) represents a unique ecosystem. Different laurel trees, ferns, holly and tree ferns up to 15 m high grow here.

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6.14 km

This primeval forest is magical and has a very special atmosphere. The lichens hang from the ancient trees and are proof of the humidity that is breathed in the forest. …

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6.60 km

Hardly to mention: If you are on La Gomera holiday should make at least a hike through the laurel (fog) jungle. One of the last of Europe. Caution: in the …

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9.05 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.91 km

2.22 km

1.53 km

274 m

101 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

1.55 km

1.13 km

935 m

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< 100 m

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