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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Ardales

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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Ardales

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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Ardales

01:22

19.9km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: March 1, 2026

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5.55 km

View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir

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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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6.34 km

Guadalhorce Reservoir

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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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9.18 km

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

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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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9.64 km

View of the Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce from the dam

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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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9.76 km

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

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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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12.4 km

View of Guadalhorce Reservoir

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Close to the visitor centre and at an altitude of 402m you will find a viewpoint here.

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18.5 km

Streetart under the bridge

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Mural announcing the Caminito del Rey.

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19.6 km

Ardales Town Center

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The centre of Ardales is a charming and historic place that exudes a typical Andalusian atmosphere.
The streets are lined with white, traditional Andalusian houses, often decorated with flower boxes …

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19.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

892 m

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

445 m

329 m

173 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (340 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Ardales

View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir

Guadalhorce Reservoir

Access tunnel to the Caminito del Rey

View of the Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce from the dam

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

View of Guadalhorce Reservoir

Streetart under the bridge

Ardales Town Center

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