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Álora

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

Routes
Road cycling routes
Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Álora

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

Moderate

3

riders

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

01:04

17.3km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 145 m for 17 m

After 264 m for 17 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6 m

El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

Highlight • Historical Site

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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18 m

El Chorro

Highlight • Settlement

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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48 m

The El Chorro train station is a historical building that was built with the construction of the railway line between Málaga and Córdoba. The line was opened in 1865, and …

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213 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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529 m

El Chorro Village and Gorge

Highlight • Settlement

The small village of El Chorro - "The Waterfall" - on the Guadalhorce River and close to several lakes, belongs to the municipality of Álora. It was built in the …

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744 m

El Chorro Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The fame of El Chorro and its Caminito del Rey does not stop growing and, as you will be seeing if you are cycling in the area, it is normal: …

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1.14 km

Tajo de la Encantada Dam

Highlight • Monument

From this bridge, you leave the village of El Chorro behind and you can see the Tajo de la Encantada reservoir that meanders until it reaches the foot of the …

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17.0 km

Entrance to Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Gorge

Unfortunately I didn't get an individual ticket for the caminito del rey. That's why we booked a tour from the Hotel Gargante, because we really want to see this gorge.

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17.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.5 km

756 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

964 m

213 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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