This is an alternative route up to the Alto de Garajonay, the highest point on the island, where there are a number of archaeological sites, which have been excavated and adapted for visits; this place was one of the main ceremonial and religious centres
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28.11, -17.25 · rel 1777956
28.11, -17.25 · rel 1777956
Ruta 17: Pajarito - Alto de Garajonay - Pajarito
A 4,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Loop walk
start = finish · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
4,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× viewpoint
Montaña de las Negrilas
summit ·
489 m off route
0,3 km
7%
Alto de Pajarito
summit ·
on the route
1,4 km
31%
Alto de Garajonay
viewpoint ·
on the route
1,9 km
42%
Montaña de Igualero
summit ·
149 m off route
2,5 km
56%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ruta 17: Pajarito - Alto de Garajonay - Pajarito is 4.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ruta 17: Pajarito - Alto de Garajonay - Pajarito takes approximately 1h 7min to complete.
Yes, Ruta 17: Pajarito - Alto de Garajonay - Pajarito is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ruta 17: Pajarito - Alto de Garajonay - Pajarito starts at Pajarito.
Ruta 17: Pajarito - Alto de Garajonay - Pajarito is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Ruta 17: Pajarito - Alto de Garajonay - Pajarito is maintained and managed by Intinerarios del Parque Nacional.