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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: May 29, 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 impressive landscapes in the hinterland of the province of Málaga. The Guadalhorce Reservoir is located in the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Nature Park, not far from the famous Caminito del Rey.

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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 and recreation. The lake is surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve and offers many recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking and water sports

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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 picture are almost perfect. Be sure to stop and take a picture!

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12.4 km

View of Guadalhorce Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Highlight • Structure

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 and wrought iron balconies.
The centre consists of narrow, winding streets.
The Plaza de San Isidro is the central square of the village, where locals and visitors meet. The square is surrounded by cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy local specialities.
In addition to the charming houses, you will also find historic buildings such as the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, a beautiful church just below an overgrown rock, where the remains of a medieval castle can just be seen. The castle of La Peña, which dates back to the 9th century and is located on a promontory 496 metres high.

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19.9 km

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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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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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