If there is too much wind, rain and the resulting falling rocks, you unfortunately have to take the route through the tunnel and are not allowed to go around the last rock.
Fortunately, there are also viewing points of the spectacular rocks here.

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Harald Schramm (Schocker)

June 8, 2024

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This tunnel cannot be accessed in normal weather.

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Konstantin

May 3, 2025

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Short video about hiking in this area could be found on my YouTUBE Channel under the following

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1. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Puerto de las Atalayas

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2. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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3. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Río Turón

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Elevation 320 m

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

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Safety Tunnel (Caminito del Rey)

1. Caminito del Rey – Caminito del Rey loop from Puerto de las Atalayas

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