Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Killarney National Park

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Train Station

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6.61 km

Ancient Yew Tree in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

This tree looks very interesting and old

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8.09 km

Torc Waterfall

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The Torc Waterfall is located in the middle of Killarney National Park and is easily accessible on foot. The highest drop is 18m. A worthwhile destination for any hike (e.g. …

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9.89 km

View of Muckross Lake

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Even if you only have a little time, you can manage the short walk from the manor house here and enjoy the view for a moment!

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10.7 km

Ancient Oak Near Muckross House

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Behind the Muckross house near the rock garden is this huge tree. The thickness of the trunk and the forks of the branches are impressive

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10.8 km

Muckross House

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An impressive sight is the Muckross House with its garden, which is known far beyond the borders of Ireland. The impressive structure is part of Irish architectural history, but is …

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12.4 km

Old Cemetery of Muckross Abbey

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Directly at the monastery there is the adjacent and associated old cemetery with various graves

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12.5 km

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

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The ruins of the Franciscan monastery Muckross Abbey (also Muckross Friary, Irish Mainistir Locha Léin) from the 15th century are in the middle of the Killarney National Park not far …

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13.0 km

View of Lough Leane

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Lough Leane is by far the largest of the three lakes in Killarney National Park in County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland. The other lakes are Muckross Lake and Upper Lake.

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17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

4.78 km

2.04 km

1.03 km

906 m

536 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

2.69 km

2.17 km

1.12 km

1.00 km

Elevation

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Ancient Yew Tree in Killarney National Park

Torc Waterfall

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Muckross House

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