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Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir – Pared del Huma loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Álora

Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir – Pared del Huma loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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3.6

(5)

34

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Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir – Pared del Huma loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

01:33

4.96km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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430 m

View of the Tajo de la Encantada reservoir and mountains

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

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572 m

El Chorro Kiosk

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3

803 m

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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1.90 km

Descent to El Chorro

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5

2.27 km

Pared del Huma

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This peak can be done from the El Chorro train station

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4.15 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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4.20 km

La Garganta Hotel

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One of the few restaurants in El Chorro and a good one - recommended.

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4.23 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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4.96 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

1.33 km

348 m

340 m

181 m

Surfaces

1.46 km

1.41 km

1.20 km

382 m

362 m

125 m

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Friday 4 September

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