The World’s ‘Most Dangerous Path’ Is Luring Adrenaline Junkies

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This is not for the faint of heart. The world’s “most dangerous path” is luring adrenaline junkies with the promise of a riveting experience this summer.

Located in southern Spain, Caminito del Rey hugs the El Churro gorge and offers visitors spectacular views of the Guadalhorce River, 328 feet below. It takes three to five hours to trek the five-mile route, which now has a three-foot-wide path secured to the gorge with steel bolts. All who dare to experience the path are required to wear helmets.

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The reopening of the path comes after it was shut down in 2001 as the result of five people falling to their deaths in previous years. Safety improvements have been made to the trail since then.

Still not scared off and looking for a thrill? You’ll have to book in advance and pay $11 to walk the path, which was built over 100 years ago.

According to Elías Bendodo, President of the Diputación de Málaga, the hike has attracted 600,000 visitors since its reopening.

Below, amazing drone footage of Caminito del Rey.