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Guadalhorce Reservoir – Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales loop from Ardales

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Norte O Antequera
Ardales

Guadalhorce Reservoir – Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales loop from Ardales

Hard

5.0

(3)

49

riders

Guadalhorce Reservoir – Abfahrt in Richtung Ardales loop from Ardales

03:37

51.2km

1,010m

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: April 22, 2026

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5.55 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 …

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2

6.34 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 …

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3

9.18 km

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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9.53 km

Almost picturesque, how the pavilion on the steep slope fits into the landscape of the Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir. Maybe a bit cheesy, but the proportions of the …

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5

9.64 km

From the dam wall you have a wonderful view of the Embalse de Gauadalhorce and the surrounding landscape. Just take a short break, enjoy the impressions and capture the great perspectives!

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6

37.2 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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39.1 km

Embalse Tajo de la Encantada

Lake

8

39.4 km

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.

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41.0 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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51.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.4 km

762 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

5.15 km

< 100 m

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