El Caminito del Rey (The King's Little Path) is a walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro, near Ardales in the province of Málaga, Spain. Its name derives from the original name of Camino del Rey (King's Pathway), abbreviated locally to el caminito. [1]

May 23, 2024 · El Caminito del Rey (The King’s Little Path) is a walkway that runs through the Gaitanes Gorge. It was constructed between 1901 and 1905 to access the Hydroelectric Power Station El Chorro. In 1921, King Alfonso the 13th walked this trail, giving it …

In 1921, King Alfonso XIII officially opened this feat of engineering, taking the walkway to the Conde de Guadalhorce dam, and since then it has been known as “the King’s little walk” - Caminito del Rey. What is the walk like?

Jul 29, 2024 · Pinned along the steep walls of a narrow canyon in the province of Málaga lies one Spain’s most terrifying hiking trails: El Caminito del Rey (the King’s Little Path). The 7.7 kilometer path consists of a long stretch of platforms, narrow ledges and high bridges that meander through the beautiful Gorge of the Gaitanes.

Enjoy some of Andalucia's most spectacular scenery close-up on the newly reopened Caminito del Rey, the King's Little Path, in Malaga province. High up above El Chorro gorge, the Camino is not a… More →

Apr 28, 2014 · Known as Spain's most dangerous path, or the most dangerous walkway in the world, the Caminito del Rey (The King's Little Pathway) is over 100 years old and 100 meters (350 feet) high. The perilous concrete trail winds through steep limestone cliffs near the small village of El Chorro and into a hidden valley.

Mar 23, 2023 · The trek is known as the ‘King’s little path’ due to the fact that King Alfonso XIII crossed the walkway; The path was nicknamed the world’s most dangerous hike after five people died between the years 1999 and 2000 - don't worry it's not very dangerous!

Apr 4, 2012 · El Caminito del Rey (The King's Little Pathway) Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world. Ardales, Spain

Nov 3, 2024 · The Caminito del Rey, or “King’s Little Pathway,” is one of the most dramatic walks in Spain. Originally built in 1905, it was nicknamed the most dangerous walk in the world. But, after a complete rebuild in 2015, it’s now an easy, and very spectacular hike.

Explore this 4.2-mile point-to-point trail near Ardales, Málaga. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.