Caminito del Rey
The Caminito del Rey - a restored cliff-edge walkway through the dramatic El Chorro gorge
The route
The line through El Chorro (Malaga), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Wind (can close it), heat, sun
Open year-round with timed tickets; closes in high wind. Confirm.
On the trail
A boardwalk pinned to a sheer gorge wall, high above the river
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Very popular; ticket-limited
None - it is a one-way ticketed route
Getting there & staying
Ardales (north entrance) to El Chorro (south)
Shuttle bus connects the entrance and exit
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in El Chorro / Ardales; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
TIMED TICKET REQUIRED (book ahead) with a mandatory helmet; walked one direction only. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Vertigo/exposure (though safely railed), wind closures
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.