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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

01:58

29.4km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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232 m

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Structure

Access path no. 2 to the official starting point of the Caminito del rey (dispensing of helmets). It is the short access route to the starting point (1.5km) through a tunnel.

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583 m

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

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Almost picturesque, how the pavilion on the steep slope fits into the landscape of the Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir. Maybe a bit cheesy, but the proportions of the picture are almost perfect. Be sure to stop and take a picture!

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698 m

View of the Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce from the dam

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From the dam wall you have a wonderful view of the Embalse de Gauadalhorce and the surrounding landscape. Just take a short break, enjoy the impressions and capture the great perspectives!

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2.78 km

La Encantada Reservoir Viewpoint

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4.55 km

Embalse del Guadalhorce Viewpoint

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Along the road you always have such fantastic views of the Embalse del Guadalhorce and the beautiful mountain region around it. A paradise for climbers, hikers and paragliders! And of course for cyclists too!

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6.37 km

View of Guadalhorce Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.9 km

View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view! Just take a short break, enjoy the breathtaking views, and capture the magnificent perspectives! Great photo spot.

The view of the Guadalhorce Reservoir is one of the most impressive landscapes in the hinterland of the province of Málaga. The Guadalhorce Reservoir is located in the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Nature Park, not far from the famous Caminito del Rey.

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26.7 km

Guadalhorce Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Embalse de Guadalhorce: A beautiful turquoise lake surrounded by mountains and forests. Size: The lake has an area of approximately 780 hectares. It is used for water management, irrigation, electricity and recreation. The lake is surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve and offers many recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking and water sports

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29.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

10.6 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

6.28 km

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

31°C

18°C

23 %

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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

View of the Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce from the dam

La Encantada Reservoir Viewpoint

Embalse del Guadalhorce Viewpoint

View of Guadalhorce Reservoir

View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir

Guadalhorce Reservoir

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