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View of Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Killarney National Park

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View of Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Killarney National Park

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View of Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Killarney National Park

02:21

6.15km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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157 m

Red Trail Stone Steps, Killarney National Park

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The red circular path leads steeply upwards over rocky steps.

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624 m

Stone Steps Climb to Torc Waterfall

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Exhausting and difficult when wet but great way to the falls once you made it to the top. Good views

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1.24 km

View of Lough Leane from Killarney National Park

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Steep Slope but nice view

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1.27 km

View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

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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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1.40 km

View of Muckross Lake

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The view is actually even better from the summit of Torc Mountain.

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2.48 km

Old Kenmare Road Stone Bridge and Waterfall

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At the bridge you can also walk a few meters along the water. Fantastic 🙂

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3.00 km

View of Muckross Lake

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Nice view of the lake after a steep flight of stairs.

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3.09 km

Torc Waterfall

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Torc Waterfall is located in the heart of Killarney National Park and is easily accessible on foot. Its highest point is 20 meters (66 feet). A worthwhile destination on any hike (e.g., on the way to Torc Mountain or along the Kerry Way).

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4.23 km

Viewpoint

6.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

1.96 km

101 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

889 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 18 June

18°C

11°C

97 %

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View of Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Killarney National Park

Red Trail Stone Steps, Killarney National Park

Stone Steps Climb to Torc Waterfall

View of Lough Leane from Killarney National Park

View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

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