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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Lupo1000

March 10, 2022

Mountain biking

If you don't walk it, you can watch it from here...

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israelhg

November 19, 2025

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You can cycle right up to the viewpoint, it's worth it! ;)

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1. Tajo de la Encantada Dam – Caminito del Rey loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

23.4km

02:19

790m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tajo de la Encantada Dam – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

48.4km

04:34

1,340m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tajo de la Encantada Dam – Caminito del Rey loop from Las Mellizas

54.4km

04:00

1,080m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 260 m

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Wednesday 21 January

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66 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Ardales, Norte O Antequera, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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Caminito del Rey

1. Tajo de la Encantada Dam – Caminito del Rey loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

2. Tajo de la Encantada Dam – Caminito del Rey loop from Ardales

3. Tajo de la Encantada Dam – Caminito del Rey loop from Las Mellizas

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