Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

02:10

7.64km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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131 m

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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668 m

Viewpoint

4.40 km

Muckross House and Gardens

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Impressive building, with large gardens all around. Very well-kept and colorful.

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4.74 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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6.00 km

Muckross Lake

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Muckross Lake is also known as the Middle Lake (the other two being Lough Leane and Upper Lake), or the Torc, for its proximity to Torc Mountain. It is Ireland's …

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6.78 km

Small waterfall in Killarney National Park

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Is located right at the entrance.

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6.99 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 …

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7.08 km

View of Muckross Lake

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

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7.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

1.51 km

569 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.65 km

1.40 km

503 m

143 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

41 %

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Comments

August 5, 2022,Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall Rondje vanuit Killarney

An easy walk, the blue route to Torc waterfall and back. Many also take the stairs back down, but the other way is a lot quieter.

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March 14, 2025,Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall

And then we continued through the picturesque Irish landscape. Once you've climbed the stone steps at Torc Waterfall, you'll be away from most people for a while and walk through mossy forests. Rhododendron bushes are everywhere, which, while beautiful in bloom, are an invasive plant that threatens Irish flora and fauna.

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