Pared del Huma – Arabic Steps loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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Pared del Huma – Arabic Steps loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

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Pared del Huma – Arabic Steps loop from El Chorro-Caminito del Rey

03:28

9.64km

540m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6 m

El Chorro Station and Historic Water Tanks

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.70 km

Pared del Huma

Highlight • Summit

This peak can be done from the El Chorro train station

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3.31 km

Arabic Steps

Highlight • Trail

The Arabian Staircase is best known among the climbing community, as it meanders along one of the most famous sport climbing sectors in El Chorro: Las Frontales. It is also …

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3.59 km

At the site of a fissure in the earth, over 256 steps of varying shapes and sizes were hewn into the rock face or constructed from local material. This allows one to traverse the Castillones mountains through the middle.

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3.88 km

Arab Steps Trail

Highlight • Trail

very beautiful hike with a first part in the shade of the pines then a beautiful ascent which offers a magnificent panoramic view of the valley, with birds of prey and 3 ibexes as a bonus!

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5.08 km

Eras de Trillar of the Sierra de Huma

Highlight • Historical Site

"Eras de Trillar" are threshing floors. This is where the farmers from the surrounding fields, or in some cases the villagers, used to meet to thresh their grain.

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9.43 km

Tajo de la Encantada Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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9.64 km

End point

Train Station

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