El Caminito del Rey (aka The King's Little Pathway) is a very dangerous pathway located along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro, Spain. It was originally built in 1901 for hydroelectric power plant workers to transport materials and for maintenance of the channel. The walkway is a little over 3 feet wide and is about 330 feet above the river below. It's constructed of concrete and steel rails, although it is in very poor shape and partially collapsed in areas. At one point, there were hand rails, but non are left. Today, there are safety-wire runs along the length of the path but the integrity of these rails is in question. Due to many deaths, the pathway is closed at both entrances, but a gift shop still remains. But good news for you adrenaline junkies.. it is set to reopen in 2015!
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