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View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

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View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

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View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

Recommended by 110 hikers out of 112

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Killarney National Park

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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1. Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House — Killarney National Park

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2. Torc Waterfall – Torc Waterfall loop from Killarney

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3. View of Muckross Lake – View of Muckross Lake loop from Killarney

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02:18

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Scout Jens

September 29, 2023

From here you have a better view of Muckross Lake and Lough Leane than from the summit of Torc Mountain, especially when the clouds are low.
As Till has already written, there is an even better spot towards Torc Waterfall, as there are fewer trees there than at the marked point.

However, you should be a bit fit for the 270-metre climb, mainly over steep, rocky steps from the path along the road below. This is the recommended direction of walking and it makes sense, as the steps are narrow (oncoming traffic is not so good) and it is better and safer to go up them than down.

Alternatively, you can also make a detour from the bridge above the waterfall and then go back the same way.

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Till

October 20, 2018

The way up here has been worth it. You can let your eyes wander over the lakes in several places. Towards Torc Waterfall comes an even better spot as there are fewer trees than the one marked.

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Frauke

October 5, 2020

Wonderful view, the ascent over the large stone steps is worthwhile.

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

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