Descent of the Juan Vaca Trail – Caminito del Rey loop from Campillos

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Descent of the Juan Vaca Trail – Caminito del Rey loop from Campillos

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Descent of the Juan Vaca Trail – Caminito del Rey loop from Campillos

03:33

46.0km

600m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.0 km for 95 m

After 24.5 km for 56 m

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Parking

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11.2 km

Descent of the Juan Vaca Trail

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Care must be taken in the final part

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17.5 km

Embalse del Guadalhorce Viewpoint

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Along the road you always have such fantastic views of the Embalse del Guadalhorce and the beautiful mountain region around it. A paradise for climbers, hikers and paragliders! And of course for cyclists too!

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22.2 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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22.5 km

Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir

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A picturesque site where taking a photo is definitely a must. Its turquoise waters make the landscape magical. Built in the years 1914 - 1921, it is one of the …

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24.5 km

Caminito del Rey

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An excursion on foot that is absolutely worth doing

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24.7 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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28.5 km

Guadalhorce Reservoir Viewpoint

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After crossing a dense pine forest, a path leads to this clearing where you can get a good view of the Guadalhorce reservoir. On clear days, the color of the …

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