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Treading the world's most dangerous path

By T.K. Randall
October 10, 2011 · Comment icon 18 comments

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The dilapidated walkways at El Caminito Del Rey in Spain have been attracting daredevil tourists.
The rickety platforms and paths are suspended 100m up the side of a sheer cliff face with large portions of them missing. Originally built in 1905 and known as the King's Pathway, the trail was built to provide a way for workers to reach the nearby hydroelectric plant.
It snakes its way along cliff edges high up in El Chorro Gorge, thirty miles from Malaga. Much of the one-metre-wide walkway is crumbing away with rusting supports, gaping holes, no handrails and sections that have completely fallen down.



Source: Daily Mail | Comments (18)




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Comment icon #9 Posted by Metaniel 13 years ago
That would be terrifying. How on earth did the climber keep his/her composure? I would be shaking so much that I would fall anyway
Comment icon #10 Posted by BiffSplitkins 13 years ago
It was probably built by ancient aliens with anti gravity technology... That's what he said.
Comment icon #11 Posted by booNyzarC 13 years ago
If you like heights then watch this.... I just posted a link to that trail for MissWW to watch the other day. :-) My link Oh man... that almost made me hyperventilate... I had to turn it off. I'm such a wuss when it comes to heights.
Comment icon #12 Posted by Feenix Fire 13 years ago
It was probably built by ancient aliens with anti gravity technology... Yet such primitive construction. Those lazy Aliens. That's what he said. If you like heights then watch this.... My link Free climbing? Oh hell no!
Comment icon #13 Posted by Offeiriad 13 years ago
Yeah there were deaths because they weren't experienced climbers. Contrary to what people may believe, you do need climbing experience when it comes to this kind of crazy stuff.
Comment icon #14 Posted by NuclearImplosion 13 years ago
That's NOT my bag, Baby!
Comment icon #15 Posted by psychoticmike 13 years ago
looks like fun!!! jk I wonder if any skateboarder has skated that yet!!
Comment icon #16 Posted by cluey 13 years ago
I'm all for a bit of an adreneline kick.............................................................................but there is no way i would do that
Comment icon #17 Posted by thatRobGuy 13 years ago
If I had the police behind me, I'd set a record for the course. Just sayin'
Comment icon #18 Posted by loneranger99 13 years ago
crazy.


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