El Caminito del Rey, the King’s Path, is located in Spain near the city of Malaga.
In 1901, hydroelectric workers in the area discovered the need for a communication path between the two sides of the river surrounded by very steep cliffs.
Thus was created the path for the purpose of easy communication, transportation of supplies and inspection and maintenance of the project.
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When in 1921, King Alfonso XIII of Spain crossed the path to inaugurate the Conde del Guadalhorce dam, the road became famous and was named “King’s Path”.
The path, only one meter wide, is literally on the edge of the cliff, 240 meters higher than the river that crosses the gorge.
Although it has been abandoned for many years and parts of it have collapsed, there are many brave people, especially climbers who try to cross the road risking their lives.
Their passion for adventure and unique experience leads to something that is not only illegal but also extremely daring.