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Viewpoint of the Three Reservoirs – Mirador de las Buitreras loop from Puerto de las Atalayas

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Viewpoint of the Three Reservoirs – Mirador de las Buitreras loop from Puerto de las Atalayas

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Viewpoint of the Three Reservoirs – Mirador de las Buitreras loop from Puerto de las Atalayas

04:54

17.2km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 km

Caminito del Rey Tunnel and Caves

Highlight • Cave

Book your tickets online beforehand. Bus tickets for the return trip to the car park are currently available on the bus for €2.50. Take a snack and something to drink with you. Depending on what time of year, a jacket is recommended too. The tour is really worth seeing for nature lovers.
There are also guided tours with electronic translators. Then there is a lot about flora and fauna from the tour guides.
If you pay attention, you can also see ibex.

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2.76 km

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

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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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3.27 km

Sillón del Rey

Viewpoint

5.78 km

View of the Guadalhorce and Guadalteba reservoirs

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This bridge forms the end of Stage 19 of the GR 249 (Gran Senda de Málaga) and is, at the same time, the northern access to the Gaitanes gorge, better known as the Caminito del Rey. From this bridge you can see the Guadalhorce and Guadalteba reservoirs.

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7.14 km

Guadalhorce Reservoir Viewpoint

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After crossing a dense pine forest, a path leads to this clearing where you can get a good view of the Guadalhorce reservoir. On clear days, the color of the water is a turquoise blue that is surprising for its intensity.

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7.57 km

Viewpoint of the Three Reservoirs

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.19 km

Mirador de los Tres Embalses

Viewpoint

13.1 km

Cave Houses of Sierra Parda

Highlight • Cave

Caves that were formed by erosion, some still well preserved, others already collapsed. The workers of the hydroelectric power plant used to live here.

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13.5 km

Northern Entrance to Caminito del Rey

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There are two paths to the main entrance. The paths merge again at this point. The entrance remains closed until it opens.

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14.0 km

Mirador de las Buitreras

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Nice secluded vantage point. Slightly off the main trail but worth turning off this trail. Beautiful views of the river bend and mountains.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

6.49 km

3.26 km

588 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

4.37 km

3.98 km

2.41 km

520 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Viewpoint of the Three Reservoirs – Mirador de las Buitreras loop from Puerto de las Atalayas

Caminito del Rey Tunnel and Caves

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

View of the Guadalhorce and Guadalteba reservoirs

Guadalhorce Reservoir Viewpoint

Viewpoint of the Three Reservoirs

Cave Houses of Sierra Parda

Northern Entrance to Caminito del Rey

Mirador de las Buitreras

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