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Arabic Steps – Pared del Huma loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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Andalusia

Malaga

Centro-Sur O Guadalorce

Álora

Arabic Steps – Pared del Huma loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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4.4

(18)

110

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Arabic Steps – Pared del Huma loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

02:39

8.00km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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138 m

Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir

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The Tajo de la Encantada dam is linked to the Villaverde dam by a large penstock visible from the town. This engineering work, designed to generate electricity, is located at …

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3.37 km

Arabic Steps

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The Arabian Staircase is best known among the climbing community, as it meanders along one of the most famous sport climbing sectors in El Chorro: Las Frontales. It is also …

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3.64 km

Arab Steps Trail

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very beautiful hike with a first part in the shade of the pines then a beautiful ascent which offers a magnificent panoramic view of the valley, with birds of prey and 3 ibexes as a bonus!

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3.94 km

At the site of a fissure in the earth, over 256 steps of varying shapes and sizes were hewn into the rock face or constructed from local material. This allows one to traverse the Castillones mountains through the middle.

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6.18 km

Pared del Huma

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This peak can be done from the El Chorro train station

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7.95 km

El Chorro

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El Chorro is a town located in the province of Malaga, known for its impressive natural environment, which includes the Gaitanes Gorge and the famous Caminito del Rey. The Caminito …

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7.96 km

El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

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The El Chorro station, inaugurated in 1865, currently functions as a reception center for visitors to the famous Caminito del Rey. However, we must not forget that the station represents …

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8.00 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

1.26 km

1.15 km

330 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

2.01 km

1.59 km

419 m

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

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Arabic Steps – Pared del Huma loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir

Arabic Steps

Climbing Area

Arab Steps Trail

Arabic Staircase

Pared del Huma

El Chorro

El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

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