This is one of the best routes in Spain for

Goodbye to Christmas and nougat, hello 2025 and January, one of the months when gym memberships skyrocket in search of the recipe to eliminate the excesses of the past holidays. It is precisely for that, to "start the year off right and burn the calories from the nougat and Christmas," that the portal 20minutos details five routes that are perfect for this purpose, to burn calories by covering kilometers on some of the most spectacular routes in Spain, and yes, they are right, among them there is one in Málaga.

There are five: Cola de Caballo in Ordesa (Aragón), Roques de García (Tenerife), Río Borosa (Jaén), Ruta del Cares (Asturias), and, of course, one of the most incredible hiking trails in Málaga and all of Spain, the breathtaking Caminito del Rey.

"On TripAdvisor, where everything is rated, this trail in Málaga has 5,015 reviews, of which 3,665 are excellent. However, those who rated it 'terrible' have one thing in common: they all complain about how crowded the area is, so when planning your trip avoid peak season and holidays," they comment on the Caminito del Rey using data from TripAdvisor, where the route enjoys an enviable rating and they recall that "King Alfonso XIII crossed the Caminito during its official opening in 1921, hence its name".

But the Caminito del Rey is an experience that goes beyond any other hiking route, given its vertigo and spectacularity, it makes sense that it is restricted and requires tickets to enjoy it, otherwise it would be overcrowded day in and day out.

"With or without people, this impressive trail runs through a gorge along the Guadalhorce river for nearly eight kilometers, featuring suspension bridges, vertiginous walkways, and spectacular views," mention the travel portal, where they remember that the Caminito del Rey, originally "built in 1905 to facilitate access for workers to the dams in the area, owes its name to King Alfonso XIII who crossed it during its official inauguration in 1921" and that, it was relatively recently when, "after years of neglect, the Caminito was restored and reopened to the public in 2015 with resounding success".

How to book the Caminito del Rey route: tickets

We remind you that to visit the Caminito del Rey it is necessary to book your ticket on its website, the cost of a general admission ticket is 10 euros. Here are some tips, data, and recommendations before visiting the area.

The five routes to "start the year off right and burn the calories from the nougat and Christmas"

• Cola de Caballo in Ordesa (Aragón)
• Roques de García (Tenerife)
• Río Borosa (Jaén)
• Caminito del Rey (Málaga)
• Ruta del Cares (Asturias)