Waddle Dees, Spear Waddle Dees, Bronto Burts, Gordos, Scarfys, Grizzos, and Nruffs inhabit this area.
The platform scrolls from left to right and vice-versa Kirby must travel forward and back, toward the Z-axis, and upward as he treks through the castle structure. There are three gauntlets, as well as battles against a Mini Masher and two Mashers. Waddle Dees, Gordos, Scarfys, Glunks, Cappies, Key Dees, Squishys, Mumbies, and a Grizzo inhabit this area. This stage puts walls in front of the player's view, forcing him/her to use characters shadows to navigate. There are three gauntlets and a battle against Lololo & Lalala's Revenge. In addition to scaled-up enemies, Waddle Dees, Spear Waddle Dees, Chips, Grizzos, Scarfys, Bronto Burts, and Gordos inhabit this area. The platform scrolls from left to right, though Kirby must move toward the Z-axis a few times. Unlike the other levels, the player cannot select each stage individually even if Kirby has completed the Secret Path previously, if he is KO'd at any time, he restarts at the beginning of Stage 1.
Unlike the previous levels, the Secret Path can only be accessed if Kirby earns a gold medal or better on each stage in the game. Each of the five stages ends with a strong enemy, often a boss. Every enemy in the game except Broom Hatter appears here.
Aesthetically, the Secret Path is a compilation of the previous five EX levels.
