{"id":78136,"date":"2026-08-26T19:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T17:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=78136"},"modified":"2026-10-01T17:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:34:03","slug":"caminito-del-rey-by-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/caminito-del-rey-by-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Caminito del Rey by bike: what\u2019s possible"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\n<p><strong>No, you can\u2019t cycle along the Caminito del Rey.<\/strong> The footbridges are for pedestrian use only and are one-way: cycling on them is not permitted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But the surrounding area is ideal for cycling.<\/strong> El Chorro and the Guadalhorce reservoirs boast some of the best cycle routes in the province, and there are sections of the Gran Senda de M\u00e1laga that are specifically signposted for cyclists.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"por-que-no-se-puede\">Why you are not allowed to cycle on the footbridges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho.webp\" alt=\"Width of the footbridges on the Caminito del Rey, for pedestrian use\" class=\"wp-image-78131\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The width of the footbridge: there isn\u2019t room for a bicycle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not an arbitrary ban: it\u2019s simply that there isn\u2019t physically enough room.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The route is linear and one-way<\/strong>, from north to south. There is no option to turn round or overtake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The footbridges are narrow<\/strong> and are anchored to the gorge wall, <strong>more than a hundred metres above the River Guadalhorce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>There are sections of stairs and footpaths<\/strong> between the walkways.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And there is a limit on the number of people allowed in<\/strong>, with allocated entry times: the flow of people is continuous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>It is a 7.7-kilometre walk that takes three or four hours to complete.<\/strong> If you were on a bike, you\u2019d have to carry it over your shoulder up the stairs, and that\u2019s not allowed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Nor can you leave your bike at the northern entrance and collect it later: the exit is in \u00c1lora, at the opposite end.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"rutas-en-bici\">Cycling routes that are actually possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-en-bici-embalses-guadalhorce.webp\" alt=\"A cycle route along the paths around the Guadalhorce reservoirs\" class=\"wp-image-78132\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-en-bici-embalses-guadalhorce.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-en-bici-embalses-guadalhorce-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-en-bici-embalses-guadalhorce-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-en-bici-embalses-guadalhorce-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-en-bici-embalses-guadalhorce-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cycle paths around the reservoirs are indeed suitable for cycling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the good news.<\/strong> The <strong>Great Malaga Trail (GR-249)<\/strong> It classifies its stages into three types according to how they can be travelled: on foot, by <strong>mountain bike<\/strong> and on horseback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And three of the stages that pass through the Caminito area are suitable for cycling:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Tour<\/th><th>Distance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>18<\/strong><\/td><td>Fuente de Piedra &#8211; Campillos<\/td><td><strong>15.7 km<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>19<\/strong><\/td><td>Campillos &#8211; Guadalhorce reservoirs<\/td><td><strong>23 km<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>20<\/strong><\/td><td>Guadalhorce reservoirs &#8211; El Chorro station<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Number 20 is the one of most interest:<\/strong> It ends right at El Chorro station, next to the southern entrance to the Caminito, and winds its way through the gorge.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"aviso-btt\">A notice issued by the Gran Senda itself<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Just because a stage is cycle-friendly does not mean it is 100 per cent so.<\/strong> The organisation makes this very clear: by bike <strong>depends on time-related restrictions and local by-laws<\/strong>, and sometimes you have to look for parallel routes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the terrain is what it is:<\/strong> uneven paving and significant changes in level. <strong>These routes require a mountain bike and some technical skill<\/strong>, they are not cycle lanes.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"los-embalses\">The Guadalhorce reservoirs: the best stretch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce.jpg\" alt=\"The Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir, near the Caminito del Rey\" class=\"wp-image-76826\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/que-ver-en-ardales-embalse-conde-guadalhorce-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The turquoise water of the reservoirs, with the limestone cliffs in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re only going to do one route, make it this one.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The three reservoirs<\/strong> \u2014Guadalhorce, Guadalteba and the Count of Guadalhorce\u2014 <strong>are surrounded by lanes and tracks<\/strong> which are great for cycling, with turquoise water on one side and limestone cliffs on the other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And there is one fact that gives it historical significance:<\/strong> The Caminito del Rey is so called because <strong>Alfonso XIII crossed it in 1921<\/strong> to open <strong>the Conde de Guadalhorce dam<\/strong>. In other words: the dam the king was visiting is one of those you can cycle round today.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"gr-248\">And a second option: head down to M\u00e1laga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce.webp\" alt=\"The Conde de Guadalhorce Dam, inaugurated by Alfonso XIII in 1921\" class=\"wp-image-78133\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-300x139.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-1024x473.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-768x355.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-600x277.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The dam that Alfonso XIII went to open in 1921.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Guadalhorce Long-Distance Trail (GR-248) starts at El Chorro station<\/strong>, which, in four stages, leads to <strong>the river\u2019s mouth in M\u00e1laga city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s downhill almost all the way<\/strong>, following the river. For anyone coming with their own bike and staying for several days, this is the longest route in the area.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"donde-estas\">Where you\u2019re cycling: the Gaitanes Gorge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/senal-gran-senda-malaga-btt.webp\" alt=\"Signposting along the Great Malaga Trail with cycle route indicators\" class=\"wp-image-78134\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/senal-gran-senda-malaga-btt.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/senal-gran-senda-malaga-btt-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/senal-gran-senda-malaga-btt-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/senal-gran-senda-malaga-btt-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/senal-gran-senda-malaga-btt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/senal-gran-senda-malaga-btt-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The signposting along the Gran Senda indicates which stages are suitable for cycling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s worth knowing, because it explains the restrictions.<\/strong> This entire area is protected by four different designations at the same time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nature Reserve<\/strong> Desfiladero de los Gaitanes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ZEPA<\/strong>, Special Protection Area for Birds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ZEC<\/strong>, Special Area of Conservation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediterranean Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>That is why cycling is regulated<\/strong> and that you should keep to the marked lanes and tracks.<\/p>\n<p><em>And here\u2019s a little fact about the place: these \u2018cortados\u2019 are <strong>the largest climbing school in the south of the peninsula<\/strong>. You\u2019ll see climbers on the rock faces from the path itself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"ruta-guiada\">The guided e-bike tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-e-bike-el-chorro.webp\" alt=\"Guided e-bike tour of El Chorro\" class=\"wp-image-78135\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-e-bike-el-chorro.webp 789w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-e-bike-el-chorro-300x243.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-e-bike-el-chorro-768x623.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-e-bike-el-chorro-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-e-bike-el-chorro-600x487.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With an electric bike, hills are no longer a problem.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the option that solves the two problems of bringing your own bike:<\/strong> transport to El Chorro \u2014 which is poorly connected \u2014 and the steep terrain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With an electric bike, you can explore the area without getting tired<\/strong>, and in a couple of hours you can cover a distance that would take half a day on foot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And it works particularly well when combined with the Caminito:<\/strong> the walkway in the morning, lunch, and the e-bike ride in the afternoon. That way, you get to see the gorge from both inside and outside on the same day.<\/p>\n<!-- wp:COMENTARIO \u2014 Insertar aqu\u00ed el escaparate con los ID de los productos \"Ruta E-Bike El Chorro\" y \"Pack Caminito + E-Bike\" cuando se publiquen. -->\n\n<h2 id=\"como-llegar\">How to get there by bike<\/h2>\n<p><strong>El Chorro is poorly connected<\/strong>, and here\u2019s the situation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By train:<\/strong> the station <strong>El Chorro\u2013Caminito del Rey<\/strong> It connects with M\u00e1laga, Seville and Ronda. <strong>It\u2019s the best option by bike<\/strong>, because it drops you off at the starting point of the routes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> about 50 minutes from M\u00e1laga, 60 km from Ronda and 55 from Antequera.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And with the hired equipment<\/strong>, there\u2019s no need to transport anything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Check the rules for taking a bicycle on your train before you travel: they vary depending on the type of service.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"consejos\">Practical tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mountain bike or e-bike, not a road bike.<\/strong> The surface is tarmac and dirt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plenty of water.<\/strong> There are no springs along the route around the reservoirs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid the middle of the day in summer.<\/strong> There is no shade for much of the route.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helmet and gloves.<\/strong> There are sections of loose stones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And don\u2019t try to take a shortcut along the Caminito path.<\/strong> It is fenced off and monitored: entry is not permitted without a ticket and you must enter on foot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"excursiones\">See the Caminito without any hassle<\/h2>\n<p>We are a local tour operator based in M\u00e1laga with over 50 years\u2019 experience organising trips around Andalusia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you want to walk the Caminito<\/strong> \u2014on foot, which is the only way\u2014 <strong>The problem is getting there<\/strong>: There is little public transport in El Chorro, and admission is subject to capacity limits and allocated time slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The day trip from M\u00e1laga and the Costa del Sol<\/strong> includes transport, admission and a guide. And if you make your own way there, there\u2019s the option of <strong>tickets including a guided tour and a shuttle bus<\/strong>, which handles transport between the two entrances.<\/p>\n<p>Before you go: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/caminito-del-rey-recomendaciones\/\">Tips for walking the Caminito del Rey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/en-dangerous-el-caminito-del-rey\/\">whether it is dangerous<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/make-the-king-walking-with-ninos\/\">how to do it with children<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And for the environment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-ardales\/\">What to see in Ardales<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/where-to-eat-in-caminito-del-rey\/\">Where to eat at the Caminito del Rey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-pasarela\">Can you cycle along the Caminito del Rey?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The walkways are for pedestrian use only, are one-way and are anchored to the gorge wall at a height of over one hundred metres, with flights of steps connecting them. The route is 7.7 kilometres long and takes three or four hours to walk. You can, however, cycle around the area: the Guadalhorce reservoirs and several sections of the Gran Senda de M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-etapas\">What cycling routes are there near the Caminito del Rey?<\/h3>\n<p>Three sections of the Great Malaga Path are signposted as suitable for cycling in this area: section 18, from Fuente de Piedra to Campillos, covering 15.7 kilometres; stage 19, from Campillos to the Guadalhorce reservoirs, covering 23 kilometres; and stage 20, which ends at El Chorro station, next to the southern entrance to the Caminito. Furthermore, the Great Guadalhorce Trail starts from the same station and runs down to M\u00e1laga in four stages.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-btt\">Do I need a mountain bike?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, or an electric bike. The surface consists of track and dirt with steep gradients, so a road bike isn\u2019t suitable. The Gran Senda itself warns that its cycle routes run over uneven surfaces and may present technical difficulties, and that cycling is subject to temporary restrictions and local by-laws.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-ebike\">Is the e-bike route worth it?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s the most practical option if you don\u2019t have your own bike, as it sorts out transport to El Chorro \u2013 which is difficult to reach \u2013 and the steep terrain. In a couple of hours, you can cover a distance that would take half a day on foot, and it combines well with the Caminito: the footbridge in the morning and the route in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-tren\">How do I get to El Chorro by bike?<\/h3>\n<p>Travelling by train is the best option: El Chorro-Caminito del Rey station provides connections to M\u00e1laga, Seville and Ronda, and drops you off at the starting point of the trails. It\u2019s a good idea to check in advance the rules on carrying bicycles on the specific service, as these vary. By car, it takes about fifty minutes from M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-presa\">Why is it called Caminito del Rey?<\/h3>\n<p>Because Alfonso XIII cycled along it in 1921 to inaugurate the Conde de Guadalhorce dam, and the name has stuck ever since. 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It ends next to the southern entrance to the Caminito del Rey and runs through the area surrounding the gorge.\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"location\":{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Province of M\u00e1laga\",\"address\":{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"addressRegion\":\"M\u00e1laga\",\"addressCountry\":\"ES\"}},\"image\":\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ruta-en-bici-embalses-guadalhorce.webp\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/caminito-del-rey-by-bike\/#faq\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can you cycle along the Caminito del Rey?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The walkways are for pedestrian use only, are one-way and are anchored to the gorge wall at a height of over one hundred metres, with flights of steps connecting them. The route is 7.7 kilometres long and takes three or four hours to walk. 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The Gran Senda itself warns that its cycle routes run over uneven surfaces and may present technical difficulties, and that cycling is subject to temporary restrictions and local by-laws.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the e-bike route worth it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It\u2019s the most practical option if you don\u2019t have your own bike, as it sorts out transport to El Chorro \u2013 which is difficult to reach \u2013 and the steep terrain. In a couple of hours, you can cover a distance that would take half a day on foot, and it combines well with the Caminito: the footbridge in the morning and the route in the afternoon.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I get to El Chorro by bike?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Travelling by train is the best option: El Chorro-Caminito del Rey station provides connections to M\u00e1laga, Seville and Ronda, and drops you off at the starting point of the trails. It\u2019s a good idea to check in advance the rules on carrying bicycles on the specific service, as these vary. By car, it takes about fifty minutes from M\u00e1laga.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is it called Caminito del Rey?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Because Alfonso XIII cycled along it in 1921 to inaugurate the Conde de Guadalhorce dam, and the name has stuck ever since. There is a connection between the two: the dam the king was visiting is one of the three that are now included in the cycle routes in the area.\"}}]}]}<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, you can\u2019t cycle along the Caminito del Rey. The footbridges are for pedestrian use only and are one-way: cycling on them is not permitted. But the surrounding area is ideal for cycling. 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