Caminito del Rey – Entrance bridge to El Burgo loop from Parking Observatorio

Caminito del Rey – Entrance bridge to El Burgo loop from Parking Observatorio

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Caminito del Rey – Entrance bridge to El Burgo loop from Parking Observatorio

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80.7km

1,410m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.7 km for 125 m

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9.25 km

Guadalhorce Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

10.6 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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10.8 km

Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Trail

An excursion on foot that is absolutely worth doing

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11.1 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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11.5 km

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A picturesque site where taking a photo is definitely a must. Its turquoise waters make the landscape magical. Built in the years 1914 - 1921, it is one of the …

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37.6 km

Entrance bridge to El Burgo

Highlight • Bridge

47.5 km

Steep Climb Out of El Burgo

Highlight • Climb

Definitely need easy spinning gears if carrying luggage and you want to get up this climb without grinding 💪

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54.9 km

Carretera de Serrato

Highlight • Cycleway

Very quiet and scenic route with smooth road surfaces. However be aware that although the average gradient of the climb is only 5-6%, that includes some downhill stretchs and plenty of bits over 10%.

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