diff --git a/taskwiki/main.py b/taskwiki/main.py
index 2a8716f24..39fbecdf8 100644
--- a/taskwiki/main.py
+++ b/taskwiki/main.py
@@ -301,7 +301,19 @@ def task_info_or_vimwiki_follow_link():
             column <= line.find(']]') + 1
         ])
 
-        if inside_vimwiki_link:
+        # Detect if the cursor stands on a vimwiki markdown syntax link,
+        # if so, trigger it
+        inside_vimwiki_md_link = all([
+            '[' in line,
+            '](' in line,
+            ')' in line,
+            line.find('[') < line.find(']('),
+            line.find('](') < line.find(')'),
+            column >= line.find('['),
+            column <= line.find(')') + 1
+        ])
+
+        if inside_vimwiki_link or inside_vimwiki_md_link:
             vim.command('VimwikiFollowLink')
             return