El Mirador de Tajaqué from Pajarito — circular through the forests of Garajonay National Park

Our 7th hike on La Gomera was once again a highlight. The ascents and descents, mostly on forest paths, were easy to walk. When thick fog came up in the afternoon, the forest became a magic forest, as often described 🎃👻🧞‍♂️ Komoot had a couple of dropouts during the recording, so part of the lap can be seen as a straight line. 🙄

Very windy up there. On a clear day, you can see the three neighboring islands.

Today's tour first went down into the laurel forest. I wasn't sure if the tour is good as it often runs close to the main road, but the traffic noise was very limited. There was a nice atmosphere in the forest. After the Hermitage of Lourdes, a stone road slowly led up again. After crossing the main road, the path became a forest path again and we took turns admiring the different ferns and other vegetation. The lunchtime picnic was on rocks overlooking the Roques and Mount Teide. Just awesome. A lizard was also willingly photographed 😎 Then it went on steadily uphill with great views. I could have done without the last climb after the roundabout, but that brought me a beautiful Mirador with a view of Mount Teide

Because it was so beautiful, we took another trip into the cloud forest by bus. This little trip even had a stream running through it. Incredibly beautiful and like in a fairy tale. Unfortunately we were a bit pressed for time because we wanted to catch the bus at 3 p.m. because we wanted to go swimming. Well, unnecessary, we ended up hitchhiking down anyway. Overall, a wonderful and worthy last trip on the island ☺️

A nice hike in the middle of the Garajonay. Lots of shade for sunny days. The course can be done in both directions, depending on your athletic ability and fitness level.

A small bus took us to the Pajarito parking lot. First ascent to the viewing platform on La Gomera's highest mountain, the Alto Garajonay (1487 m), in the middle of the national park. Up here you get a great view over large parts of the island and to the neighboring islands of Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro. Unfortunately a bit too hazy for us, but we at least saw Fortaleza (Table Mountain), where we were a few days ago. The variety of plants that is represented here at such a height was astonishing, since it hardly rains. But the plants draw 90% of the moisture from the mist, which makes the park unique. At this highest point a stone circle is integrated, a testimony to the indigenous people of La Gomera, the Guanches. We hiked on beautiful little paths through the national park, uphill and downhill to the pilgrimage church Eremitta de Lourdes, where we took a short break. Absolutely trusting and devouring birds made the noon entertaining. We continued past beautiful ferns, pines and, above all, laurels (about 20 different species grow here). Next destination: The viewpoint "Mirador Morro de Agando" Here we got a great view of the Roques. Sadly, there were also glimpses of burned spots. In 2012 a forest fire hit a large part of the Valle Gran Rey valley and also a small part of the park. But nature is gradually taking everything back. Shortly afterwards we were back at the starting point.

The recording here is incorrect. We were on the road forever!

First, it was a long, steep descent - mostly using steps. I was glad I had taken this direction; the path mostly runs through the shady laurel forest, so a jacket is advisable. The ascent then gets warmer, even if it is not quite as steep as the descent, but it seemed as if it would never end. In the end, however, you were rewarded for this "exertion" with fantastic views of the mountains of La Gomera.