A visit to Roque Nublo and La Rana in Gran Canaria
Sitting at a height of 1813 meters, this is the second highest location on the island of Gran Canaria, with the highest point being Pico de las Nieves.
Before stating on the trail just looking to the north for the surrounding mountains in the area.
So the trail starts, just after crossing the road from the carpark. And the promised paved trail is there!
Our target, Roque Nublo
The view to the south of the Island, where I started the day from Maspalomas
Part of the road is cut into the mountain for access which is even attempted by smaller minibuses.
From the start of the trail you are within a part of the forest land as well
Space starts to open out along the path but as there is no side protection it is best to be alert of your footing as it is along way down to the left.
More views and it can be seen how green the land is here, not so much barren rocks as one would imagine.
Lies!!!! They said it was a paved route all the way up, what is this?!? The trail definitely becomes a lot more harder from here onwards.
Still after all the challenges faced, you are greeted with this view!
So by this point, thats 1km completed, and another half a KM to go, but its not going to be that easy, yet!
The path does continue but comes across as rather confusing as the signage doesn't continue, so along the ridge?
That was pretty much a head nope! none shall pass, but lucky enough the path did continue to the right and up another hill.
But once finishing all the hill hike parts, this is the view East that awaits you!
Roque Nublo, and if you look closely, you can see two people to the right which gives a good idea of its size.
But to access Nublo and La Rana, there is still a final challenge to complete
And your footing has to be very careful on this one going up and down, as I nearly caught my ankle while doing this.
The end goal in sight, both La Rana and Roque Nublo in reaching distance
And some views just off of La Rana towards the south towards where I started from
To the west where we can see Tenerife in the distance and Mount Teide rising above
A peak to the north of La Rana
And for something a little different, was this butterfly just resting by the two peaks.
And a final look back towards the route towards the car park and starting point, and yes, look down, that is the path!
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Wow great pictures! I was on GC last week. The views! Incredible!
Was my first time visiting last month, I really liked it! I'll maybe do something different hotel wise next time tho! But the mountain drives were spectacular!
Where about were you staying?
WOW!
The walk was an experience itself. And the view was another. And you this all together in one beautiful moment!
Thank you!
you are welcome 🫰😊
Interesting , i thought it would be greener .
Not as pretty as i thought , but what a courage of you to walk all this path .
At least you had a good break , fresh air and some sun 🙂
It was a healthy break away, that I can confirm!
And thank you, glad the hike was enjoyable to witness!
It is odd though, I found it more greener then I expected, as my last canaries experience was Tenerife and was used to it being all rocky and brown.
Guess it is sitting in the middle 🙂
Yeah true , supposed to be all rocky ...
At least you had a good experience :)
Mira que me encanta Gran Canarias y desconocía este lugar, desde ya me lo apunto para una nueva aventura. Excelentes fotografías . Saludos desde Zaragoza
Gracias! It's well worth the trip if you are back again soon! Take note though. Google Maps insists the area is closed, but it is wrong, it is always open :)
Wow the colors are truly fascinating and nice photo of the butterfly... thanks for sharing
Thank you! and the butterfly was a nice surprise on the day!
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