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Top of the Gap of Dunloe

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Top of the Gap of Dunloe

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Top of the Gap of Dunloe

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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1. Moll's Gap, Lough Leane & the Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney - Killarney National Park

57.8km

03:42

660m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Gap of Dunloe & Ballaghbeama Gap loop from Killorglin

81.0km

05:16

980m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Top of the Gap of Dunloe – Wishing Bridge (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Kenmare

89.5km

05:47

1,110m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Luca Prassel

January 8, 2022

Breathtaking view of the valley, to be done absolutely by bike.

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Paschke

May 31, 2023

Beautiful and windy!

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Beyond the Horizon

August 4, 2022

This route is incredibly beautiful, especially in autumn

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Nils

February 15, 2022

Spectacular.

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Beyond the Horizon

November 6, 2024

When you reach the "Top of the Gap of Dunloe," you feel the strain in your legs – and it was worth it. The view over the narrow mountain pass and the valley below is impressive, the nature raw and pure. Up here, the wind blows strongly against you, while Macgillycuddy's Reeks to the west and the Purple Mountain to the east rise, perfectly framing the view.

The path through the pass is no easy feat – for 11 kilometers, it winds steeply uphill, lined with rocks, and leads along the River Loe, which winds through the valley and feeds five tranquil lakes. The route has its own rhythm, and as you pedal, you notice how the landscape constantly changes. Sometimes shaded and framed by the mountains, sometimes wide and open, the path repeatedly gives you brief glimpses of the glittering lakes before it disappears behind another bend.

Feel free to stop often if you want to enjoy the view – each section tells its own story, and the atmosphere up here is hard to compare. Especially in changeable weather, the pass reveals its wild side, and the landscape becomes even more impressive. Some caution is advised on the return journey, as the descent is rapid in places.

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Chris

August 6, 2025

Great spot with a beautiful view

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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1. Moll's Gap, Lough Leane & the Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney - Killarney National Park

2. The Gap of Dunloe & Ballaghbeama Gap loop from Killorglin

3. Top of the Gap of Dunloe – Wishing Bridge (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Kenmare

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