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Las Creces Picnic Area – Fairy Forest loop from Montaña de la Araña

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Las Creces Picnic Area – Fairy Forest loop from Montaña de la Araña

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Las Creces Picnic Area – Fairy Forest loop from Montaña de la Araña

02:39

8.70km

240m

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

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Garajonay

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699 m

Moss-Covered Trees in Garajonay National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The fairytale forest on La Gomera is an absolute must.

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2.35 km

View of Mount Teide from Garajonay National Park

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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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2.89 km

Raso de la Bruma (Misty Forest of Garajonay National Park)

Highlight • Forest

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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4.31 km

Las Creces Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

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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4.51 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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5.94 km

Erica Forest, Garajonay National Park

Highlight • Forest

Just gorgeous 😍. However, you should consider that it could be a bit chilly, and better take a jacket or sweater with you. You can still undress 😉

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6.18 km

Laurisilva Trail, Garajonay National Park

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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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7.42 km

Laurisilva Forest, Garajonay National Park

Highlight • Forest

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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8.70 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

3.71 km

997 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

1.35 km

1.09 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

24°C

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Comments

October 25, 2024,Zur Efigenia in Las Hayas

Efigenia seems to be doing well and still greets all guests personally.

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December 29, 2024,Circular Raso de la Bruma-Las Creces-Las Hayas (PN Garajonay)

A nice walk through the Garajonay cloud forest. And a great idea to stop at the Casa Efigenia restaurant in Las Hayas for a good traditional vegetarian Canarian meal.

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September 29, 2022,Parque Nationales Garajonay – Zauberhafter Lorbeerwald y casa Efigenia

Even the part described as demanding is no problem in good weather and sure-footedness.

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June 12, 2022,Rundweg Nebelwald von Restaurant Casa Efigenia La Montana

Nice tour, even if it was very warm. Pleasant temperatures in the forest. Unfortunately, no real hiking trail was found at the end of the route

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February 23, 2025,La Gomera

I didn't think that there was almost a jungle on La Gomera.
Everything from wet to dry.

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November 6, 2023,Parque Nacional de Garajonay – circular de Las Creces -Ruta 5

Another very nice hike through the mystical laurel forest. Unfortunately the pictures do not express the actual atmosphere.

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April 11, 2022,Las Hayas - in den Nebelwäldern der Garajonay

The undisputed highlight of today's hike is of course the cloud forest. With its gnarled trees, from which lichens and moss hang, and the rushing trade wind clouds, it creates a mystical atmosphere. It is almost spooky in the deserted forest today.

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January 20, 2023,Parque Nationales Garajonay-Lorbeerwald Runde, La Gomera

Finally 😪 another mystical one
Laurel forest 😀 walk, highly recommended and is also possible in bad weather 👍

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Las Creces Picnic Area – Fairy Forest loop from Montaña de la Araña

Moss-Covered Trees in Garajonay National Park

View of Mount Teide from Garajonay National Park

Raso de la Bruma (Misty Forest of Garajonay National Park)

Las Creces Picnic Area

Fairy Forest

Erica Forest, Garajonay National Park

Laurisilva Trail, Garajonay National Park

Laurisilva Forest, Garajonay National Park

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