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

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Álora

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

Moderate

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

04:40

14.8km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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1.16 km

Tajo de la Encantada Dam

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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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1.63 km

From this point you have a beautiful view of the gorge and the suspension bridge.

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4.70 km

Las Mesas de Villaverde Viewpoint

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The viewpoint of the Mesas de Villaverde is located on the upper dam of the Tajo de la Encantada, which has a curious Y-shape due to the three hills that …

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Embalse Tajo de la Encantada

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13.6 km

El Chorro

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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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13.6 km

El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

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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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13.7 km

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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14.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.94 km

4.15 km

2.96 km

620 m

134 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

5.22 km

2.28 km

486 m

124 m

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Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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