Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

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3.70 km

Northern Entrance to Caminito del Rey

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There are two paths to the main entrance. The paths merge again at this point. The entrance remains closed until it opens.

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4.37 km

Caminito del Rey

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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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4.67 km

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

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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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4.90 km

Gaitanes Gorge and Bridge North of Caminito del Rey

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Great views along the entire route, also look back

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6.54 km

Railway Bridge Along Caminito del Rey

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A masterpiece of architecture. A gigantic view of the railway bridge between two tunnels on a vertical wall.

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6.80 km

Caminito del Rey

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The most beautiful moment when you walk over the bridge. Enjoy it

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6.85 km

Suspension Bridge over the Gaitanes Gorge (Caminito del Rey)

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The last few hundred meters are among the most beautiful of the entire tour. Vertical rock walls and the bridge over the Guadalhorce. Since the bridge is attached to steel …

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7.09 km

Caminito del Rey

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The Caminito del Rey was built between 1901 and 1905 to save walking distances for the maintenance work at the hydroelectric power station El Chorro.

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10.0 km

Embalse Tajo de la Encantada

Lake

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

3.45 km

2.33 km

2.27 km

827 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

5.04 km

3.07 km

430 m

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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