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Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

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Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

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Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

03:37

51.9km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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232 m

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Structure

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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2.53 km

Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

A very beautiful stretch of road in terms of scenery, with great views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Everything is doable, just keep your nerve. Schwalbe Eddy Current 👍

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6.04 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 remains of a watchtower known as the Peñón del Moro were discovered, evidence of the great importance of the enclave at that time.

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6.45 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A first viewpoint, beautiful with wooden floor

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7.26 km

Bar El Pilar

Highlight • Restaurant

Bar El Pilar in El Chorro is a cozy restaurant near the famous Caminito del Rey hiking trail. Located just outside the village center, toward the Guadalhorce Lakes, it offers traditional Spanish cuisine including tapas, salads, and meat dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. The terrace offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, including the famous railway bridge. The bar is open several days a week and is a great place to stop before or after a hike. Picnic packages for groups are also available.

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7.44 km

View of the Suspension Bridge on the Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

If you then choose the route across the dam bridge, you can also drive on the other side of the Embalse Tajo de la Encantada reservoir. This route takes you via El Chorro even closer to the mouth of the gorge. There are two options: either along the water's edge or up the path almost to the Caminito del Rey exit. For the latter, it's advisable to wait until the Caminito del Rey closes due to the crowds, as the path is a steep, gravel climb. The view, however, is even more magnificent.

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7.75 km

Embalse Tajo de la Encantada

Lake

32.3 km

Puerto Luciañez

Mountain Pass

32.9 km

Puerto de la Sabanilla

Mountain Pass

48.4 km

View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view! Just take a short break, enjoy the breathtaking views, and capture the magnificent perspectives! Great photo spot.

The view of the Guadalhorce Reservoir is one of the most impressive landscapes in the hinterland of the province of Málaga. The Guadalhorce Reservoir is located in the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Nature Park, not far from the famous Caminito del Rey.

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49.2 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 and recreation. The lake is surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve and offers many recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking and water sports

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51.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

3.99 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Parking Ardales

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales

Hermitage of Our Lady of Villaverde

Viewpoint

Bar El Pilar

View of the Suspension Bridge on the Caminito del Rey

View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir

Guadalhorce Reservoir

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