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Caminito del Rey – King's Bridge loop from Parking Ardales

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Caminito del Rey – King's Bridge loop from Parking Ardales

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Caminito del Rey – King's Bridge loop from Parking Ardales

04:18

10.3km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.02 km for 1.04 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.06 km

View of the Guadalhorce River on the approach to the Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Start of the path as soon as you exit the tunnel.

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2.80 km

Arch-Shaped Rock Formation Near Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Natural Monument

The walk to the entrance of the Caminito del Rey alone is an interesting little hike.

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3.24 km

Gaitanejo Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

The water accumulates here before it flows through the canyon

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3.25 km

Gaitanejo Dam

Highlight • Monument

It was built between 1914 and 1921 by the engineer Rafael Benjumea. It allows hydroelectric power to be generated from the Turon, Guadalhorce and Guadalteba rivers. Next to the dam …

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3.79 km

Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Trail

It's best to park at the visitor center. There is a shuttle to the starting point. 30-45 min walk to the entrance.
At the end of the Camino, the shuttle takes you back to the visitor center.

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3.84 km

King's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

King Alfonso 13 opened the Conde del Guadalhorce dam in 1921 and crossed the bridge. Hence the name "Caminito del Rey"

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4.09 km

King's Bridge (Puente del Rey), Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Bridge

King Alfonso 13th opened the Conde del Guadalhorce Dam in 1921 and crossed the bridge. Hence the name "Caminito del Rey"

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4.31 km

Gaitanes Gorge and Bridge North of Caminito del Rey

Highlight • Gorge

In the second section of the Caminito del Rey, the valley opens up and you can see carob trees everywhere, which have spread here.

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5.86 km

Viewpoint

10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

3.16 km

2.29 km

974 m

396 m

246 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

3.42 km

2.65 km

443 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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Caminito del Rey – King's Bridge loop from Parking Ardales

View of the Guadalhorce River on the approach to the Caminito del Rey

Arch-Shaped Rock Formation Near Caminito del Rey

Gaitanejo Reservoir Dam

Gaitanejo Dam

Caminito del Rey

King's Bridge

King's Bridge (Puente del Rey), Caminito del Rey

Gaitanes Gorge and Bridge North of Caminito del Rey

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