Killarneyの天然記念物・トップ20

Very nice tour

nice view of lake

If you would like to walk around the lake, bring a good pair of shoes, socks, and rain jacket. The lookouts are beautiful, and there are a few great places for a trail snack. Don't forget to pack water. If you aren't game for a walking hike, we saw many people on their bikes, and there is a driving path that goes part way around the lake with several pull off spots, if you are in a bit of a rush.

Be surprised at how the Celts traded copper all throughout Europe and even to Africa

A beautiful waterfall, a little hidden :-)

very romantic

Muckross Lake is one of those places that reveals new facets with every bend on the tour around Killarney. If you are on a bike, the route takes you through dense forests, over historic bridges and along the shores of this fascinating lake. Things get particularly exciting on the Muckross Peninsula, where the calm waters of Muckross Lake separate from the larger Lough Leane. On your way you pass the Brickeen Bridge, a narrow connection that takes you first to Brickeen Island and then on to Dinis Island - a nice place for a break in the café in the historic Dinis Cottage. In addition to the quiet riverside paths and impressive views, there is also the wild element here: at the "Meeting of the Waters" the watercourses from the Upper Lake, Muckross Lake and Lough Leane meet and create a strong current - a real nature experience. It is said that the local clan leader O’Donoghue once challenged the devil at this lake, which led to the creation of Devil’s Island – a small island that is now populated by sea eagles rather than the devil. These majestic birds, introduced as part of a reintroduction project, circle above the lake, giving the landscape a wild, unspoilt feel. For nature lovers, there is more to discover here: Muckross Lake is home to the rare Blunt-nosed Irish Charr, an endangered species of fish that is only found here and in neighbouring Lough Leane. Sika deer and the last population of Irish red deer also roam the forests along the shore – if you’re lucky, you might spot one of these animals.

The hike to O'Sullivan's Cascade feels like a little journey into another time. Hidden deep in Tomies Wood, the waterfall flows down several steps into the green depths. The path there leads through dense oak forest, which immediately captivates you. As soon as you have taken the first steps, you are surrounded by the calming sound of water and the rustling of leaves - an almost magical atmosphere. What I particularly liked: O'Sullivan's Cascade is often quieter and less crowded than the famous Torc waterfall. It is even said that whisky once cascaded down the rocks, or so the legend goes. But today it is pure, crystal-clear water that makes its way through the moss, creating small rainbows in the spray. Plan a short break right by the waterfall. There is something calming about the place, and the light that falls through the trees transforms the surroundings into a true natural painting. The path is a bit rocky in some places, but the view and the silence are definitely worth it.