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View of Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

View of Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

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View of Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

03:31

44.7km

1,140m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 26, 2026

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6.25 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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9.41 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 picture are almost perfect. Be sure to stop and take a picture!

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9.52 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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32.6 km

View of Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Viewpoint

terrifying view of the famous walk a cross the cliffs

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32.8 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.

If you then choose the route across the dam bridge, you can also drive on the other side of the Embalse Tajo de la Encantada reservoir. This route takes you via El Chorro even closer to the mouth of the gorge. There are two options: either along the water's edge or up the path almost to the Caminito del Rey exit. For the latter, it's advisable to wait until the Caminito del Rey closes due to the crowds, as the path is a steep, gravel climb. The view, however, is even more magnificent.

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33.1 km

Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Gorge

The Caminito del Rey is an impressive walk of about eight kilometers along a cliff in which the old walkways have been rehabilitated to facilitate access. It is not possible to do it by bike, but from the road you can appreciate the magnitude of the cliffs and their imposing infrastructure.

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33.8 km

Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Road

Highlight • Gorge

nice road in good condition. area where it can be very windy some days with gusts. and some nice climbs

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34.3 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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44.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

15.3 km

2.64 km

110 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

13.9 km

4.68 km

1.83 km

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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View of Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

Guadalhorce Reservoir

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

View of the Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce from the dam

View of Caminito del Rey

View of the Suspension Bridge on the Caminito del Rey

Caminito del Rey

Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Road

Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales

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