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Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir – View of Puente de la Josefona loop from Las Mellizas

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Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Álora

Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir – View of Puente de la Josefona loop from Las Mellizas

Hard

7

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Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir – View of Puente de la Josefona loop from Las Mellizas

08:16

29.9km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Restaurant

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6.09 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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6.24 km

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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6.72 km

You can enjoy this view again once you have left the Caminito del Rey.

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7.34 km

View of Puente de la Josefona

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Impressive bridge at the end of the gorge.

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7.36 km

A spectacular railway bridge, built of stone, which is part of the railway line between Málaga and Córdaba, completed in 1866. A small eye-catcher, very high, the path leads under the bridge.

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8.07 km

Shortly before El Chorro you have a nice view of the lake

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8.47 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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29.9 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.2 km

12.1 km

5.24 km

231 m

139 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

8.96 km

7.57 km

2.98 km

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