Entrance to Caminito del Rey – Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales loop from Mirador de los Tres Embalses

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Entrance to Caminito del Rey – Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales loop from Mirador de los Tres Embalses

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Entrance to Caminito del Rey – Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales loop from Mirador de los Tres Embalses

03:42

39.1km

1,300m

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: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26.3 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.48 km

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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3.83 km

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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16.3 km

El Chorro–Caminito del Rey Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The El Chorro train station is a historical building that was built with the construction of the railway line between Málaga and Córdoba. The line was opened in 1865, and …

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16.6 km

Entrance to Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Gorge

Unfortunately I didn't get an individual ticket for the caminito del rey. That's why we booked a tour from the Hotel Gargante, because we really want to see this gorge.

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27.7 km

Embalse Tajo de la Encantada

Lake

28.0 km

View of the Suspension Bridge on the Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point, you have a beautiful view of the Caminito del Rey suspension bridge, which spans the Rio Guadalhorce gorge. The road is quiet with little traffic, and the spot is easily accessible.

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29.4 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Villaverde

Highlight • Religious Site

Next to the current hermitage, which was renovated in the 1960s, prehistoric tombs from the Mozarabic period were discovered, carved into the rock. Near the hermitage, on a promontory, the …

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29.6 km

Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

A very beautiful stretch of road in terms of scenery, with great views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Everything is doable, just keep your nerve. Schwalbe Eddy Current 👍

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35.6 km

View of the Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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39.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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7.96 km

4.54 km

3.69 km

Surfaces