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Entrance to Caminito del Rey – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Las Mellizas

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Álora

Entrance to Caminito del Rey – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Las Mellizas

Hard

5.0

(4)

67

riders

Entrance to Caminito del Rey – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Las Mellizas

03:53

54.4km

1,060m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 18.0 km for 140 m

After 54.2 km for 272 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.71 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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2

34.8 km

La Encantada Reservoir Viewpoint

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3

36.9 km

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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4

37.0 km

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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5

37.4 km

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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6

40.2 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 …

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7

44.3 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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8

45.7 km

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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46.0 km

Embalse Tajo de la Encantada

Lake

B

54.4 km

End point

Train Station

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52.8 km

1.10 km

307 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

6.69 km

161 m

< 100 m

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