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Summit cross on Carrauntoohil

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Summit cross on Carrauntoohil

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Ireland’s highest mountain makes for a fantastic adventure and the summit brings you not only outstanding views on a clear day, but a huge sense of satisfaction. At 3,409 feet …

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    August 16, 2022

    Hiking

    Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland at 1,038.6 metres (3407,48 feet). It is on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, close to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks. With amazing views from the top on a clear day and the iconic cross at the summit can be seen from the bottom. A hike that should be ok your list when visiting Kerry or Ireland!

    August 10, 2017

    Hiking

    Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland at 1,038 meters. A wooden cross, newly erected in 2014, sits enthroned on its top, from where you have a fantastic view of …
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    October 17, 2019

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    On clear days you will be rewarded with a magnificent view from the highest mountain in Ireland
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    Hike Ireland's highest peak, Carrauntoohil, via the challenging Devil's Ladder Loop, gaining 2768 feet over 7.7 miles.

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    Hike the Coomloughra Horseshoe Trail to Carrauntoohil, a difficult 7.8-mile route across Ireland's three highest peaks.
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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 1,000 m

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    Koordinaten 51° 59′ 58″ N, 9° 44′ 34″ W

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    Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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