Lush Laurel Forest Trail – Cactus Trail loop from Reserva Natural Especial de Los Tilos de Moya

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Lush Laurel Forest Trail – Cactus Trail loop from Reserva Natural Especial de Los Tilos de Moya

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Lush Laurel Forest Trail – Cactus Trail loop from Reserva Natural Especial de Los Tilos de Moya

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2.16km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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122 m

The Lindens of Moya Laurel Forest

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The trail is unfortunately closed.
We were here on 24/04/2026.

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323 m

Forest Path in Gran Canaria

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November 2025. The trail is fully accessible. Park directly at the small house 20 meters past the junction. Do not drive up the valley; it gets very narrow. Take the …

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710 m

Lush Laurel Forest Trail

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In addition to the laurel, there are many other plants and trees to observe. The narrow path that follows the stone wall is full of cacti and is beautiful.

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843 m

Cactus Trail

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beautiful circuit through the laurel trees

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1.13 km

View of Moya

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When you look at Moya, you can see the imposing church from afar... impressive!

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1.32 km

Los Tilos Forest Trail

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Since February 23, the nicer half of the round has been blocked, so you don't get very far. Didn't look like anything was going to change anytime soon

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1.47 km

Los Tilos trailhead

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Here, the Los Tilos path begins. You enter through a tunnel of vegetation that takes you along the mountain ridge on a circular route to discover the laurel forest.

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1.51 km

Los Tilos Laurel Forest

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beautiful circuit through the laurel trees

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2.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

189 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

26°C

21°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 13, 2024,🇪🇸 GC - Lorbeerwald Los Tilos (oder: Tilo in Los Tilos)

Tilo in Los Tilos - of course I couldn't miss it. 😉👍🏻
It is a beautifully landscaped small circuit in a nature reserve that includes the remnants of one of the last laurel forests that once covered large parts of the north of the island.
The forests were cut down by the Spanish conquerors to grow sugar cane.
The family-friendly …

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February 17, 2025,Durch den Loorbeerwald Los Tilos

As always, a beautiful hike through the laurel forest.

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January 4, 2022,Wandern mit Kindern: Loop Wanderung im Lorbeerwald Los Tilos, Gran Canaria 🇪🇸

This is a very nice and easy to walk hike for the kids of all ages. But they will need to walk - this hike is not suitable for strollers.

We have been here twice - the last time the kids were 3 and 5.5 years old and they loved the hike.

May 1, 2025,Gran Canaria 🦎 Los Tilos de Moya

A leisurely walk through various flora areas, similar to a botanical garden. Also suitable for very sunny days, as the trees provide shade. Not completely wheelchair accessible.

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May 1, 2025,🇮🇨 Los Tilos: Lorbeerwald-Runde 🌳🌵

A very beautiful, mostly easy circular trail with lush vegetation in May. Highly recommended. On the rocky slopes, you might spot the odd gecko, a symbol of the island.

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February 21, 2022,Gran Canaria. Reserva Natural Especial de Los Tilos de Moya

The stark contrast to the south of the island. Everything is green and blooming. Unfortunately caught a rainy day. Even the journey from the motorway is an experience. It goes past many eucalyptus forests and everything smells like it. The small circuit is worthwhile for everyone who is interested in the plants in the north of the island

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February 22, 2025,Rundwanderung Gran Canaria ab Tilos de Moya durch den Lorbeerwald

Nice short tour through the laurel forest in the north of the island.
If you start from Moya, you can extend the hike by a total of 5km.
Few parking spaces and no places to stop for refreshments available.

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