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The Mirador del Espigón del Roque at Roque de los Muchachos actually consists of two viewpoints, the second of which feels even further out over the caldera rim. To reach it, you should definitely have a head for heights, as the narrow path leads you along the edge of the precipice, making you feel like you're flying. The view is equally fantastic from both spots. On a clear day, you can see the three neighboring islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, and El Hierro. It can get quite crowded, with many people wanting to experience these breathtaking views. When I was there, the visitors seemed awestruck and silently enjoyed the panorama. It was wonderfully quiet.

It currently looks very neglected.

Magnificent view, 2,366 meters above sea level - the second highest point on La Palma after the Roque de los Muchachos.

At the island's highest point, the 2,426-meter-high Roque de los Muchachos, a hill in the Caldera de Taburiente, is one of the world's best stargazing sites. The uniqueness of Roque de los Muchachos is characterized by a fortuitous combination of natural factors, such as the island's location, its special climate, excellent environmental quality, and the physical characteristics of the site, which result in some of the cleanest skies in the world. Among other telescopes, the renowned William Herschel Telescope, the Nordic Optical Telescope, and the GRANTECAN (Gran Telescopio Canarias), equipped with a 10.4-meter-diameter mirror, can be admired here.

A perfectly maintained and easily accessible viewpoint. The hike starts at the parking lot at Roque de los Muchachos. A small path begins next to the information booth, initially climbing slightly. The trail leads along a reddish ridge of porous rock, passing various natural viewpoints. These offer a series of beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding gorge and mountain landscape. The trail continues past a fenced area where you can see rare and endangered species of native flora that are being bred here for re-introduction. After about ten minutes, you reach the first small rocky peak. This offers impressive views of Roque Chico in the foreground, Barranco de los Cantos to the left, Barranco de Hoyo Verde to the right, and the lower peaks of Los Agujeritos. From here, the trail leads slightly to the right and descends briefly before reaching the Espigón plateau. In good weather, the view from here extends to the neighboring islands.

The hike from Roque de los Muchachos to Espigón del Roque falls into the "easy" category and is therefore also suitable for hikers with less fitness. However, a head for heights is advantageous. Along the way, you'll pass several rocky outcrops with steep drops. Due to the special lighting conditions and the shadow effects, the hike should be undertaken either at dawn or dusk. Trade wind clouds – usually at midday – and rising patches of fog transform the scenery completely in a very short time. https://www.caldera-de-taburiente.de/la-palma-wandern/wanderung-espigon-del-roque

The route is spectacular and yet still easily doable.

Watch out for your snack, the ravens/jackdaws are pretty cheeky! 😉🐦‍⬛