El Cedro - Juego de Bolas
This route is a true journey into La Gomera’s green heart. From Reventón Oscuro, the path ventures into an ancient laurel forest, where the humidity in the air, the constant coolness, and the giant plants create an almost magical atmosphere. The route gently descends through forest tracks of Garajonay National Park, passing rural corners such as Los Aceviños or Mériga, until reaching Juego de Bolas, the park’s welcome centre. A MTB or gravel experience that connects you with the island’s most pure and ancestral essence.
Itinerary
This route immerses you in the green core of La Gomera. From the junction toward El Cedro, the path descends along an old cobbled road and immediately the freshness of the laurel forest envelops us — a forest always damp, shrouded in mist that makes each pedal stroke a sensory journey. The stepped terraces, stone houses, and rural landscape create unforgettable snapshots. Close by is the stream of El Cedro and the small hermitage of Lourdes, spots filled with history and tradition that reflect the lives and devotion of those who once inhabited the mountain. The trail continues down the gorge slope, crossing an environment where the vegetation dominates the horizon, until reaching the Liria dam, wedged between stone walls, a testimony to the island’s bond with water and agriculture. The route then takes us near hamlets such as Los Aceviños and Mériga, tied to agricultural life of past centuries. Here the landscape opens up, combining cultivated terraces with the lushness of monteverde. The route ends at Juego de Bolas, visitors’ centre of Garajonay National Park, where you can deeply explore the natural and cultural wealth of the island, as well as enjoy typical products in its sweets shop. A perfect itinerary for MTB or gravel that blends history, tradition and nature, and allows you to discover firsthand the unique beauty of Garajonay National Park.
