ケリーの絶景の山頂・トップ20

Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain, amazing 11 kilometres of it! The spectacularly winding road here descends into The Black Valley passing five lakes. The Head of the Gap is its highest point.

Great spot with a beautiful view

Mount Brandon can be climbed from both the west and the east. Sturdy hiking boots, surefootedness, and weatherproof clothing are recommended. From the east, the ascent involves some scrambling—still a real hand-to-hand climb. No rope or via ferrata gear is necessary. I recommend descending north over the ridge or westward.

Rising to 3,300 feet (1,000 m), Caher is Ireland's third highest peak, only topped by neighbouring Carrauntoohil and Beenkeragh. It's a high point on the classic Coomloughra Horseshoe, one of Ireland's most coveted mountain days. Its Irish name, Cathair na Féinne, means fortress of the Fianna, the mythical warriors and hunters of Irish legend.

One of the most wonderful places I know. It is advisable to arrange one of the few boat berths in good time. On the crossing, it can get a bit wet in the small boats, and disembarking at the mini pier is not exactly wheelchair accessible. Then you climb hundreds of steps with a magnificent view. We were there during the breeding season of the puffins, who were feeding their young with beaks full of fish and only moved slightly to the side of the hiker. An unforgettable climb. At the top you will find the old monastery with beehive huts, which once housed a rich spiritual and intellectual life. Today, the well-preserved buildings provide a great backdrop to the magnificent view.

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.

It is a very beautiful hike with great views over the Dingle peninsula. Best enjoyed when the weather is good and the sky is clear, because then the chances are high, that the summit isn’t covered in a cloud (what happened to us). It still looks spectacular even with fogs, hail and clouds, a big recommendation! Prepare for muddy paths.

Absolutely worth seeing place - a beautiful area.