Devil's Punch Bowl loop from Blue Pool Nature Reserve

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Devil's Punch Bowl loop from Blue Pool Nature Reserve

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Devil's Punch Bowl loop from Blue Pool Nature Reserve

03:42

9.63km

670m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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865 m

View of Killarney and Lough Leane

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you hike up towards Mangerton North Top be sure to look back. It is steep around here so reward yourself with regular breaks to take in the views back towards Killarney and across Lough Leane. They are worth it.

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2.69 km

View of MacGillycuddy's Reeks from Mangerton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep an eye out to the west for this sublime view of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range.

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3.65 km

Devil's Punch Bowl

Highlight • Lake

Hidden away from the crowds and tucked away in the shadow of Mangerton Mountain is the Devil's Punch Bowl. Most visitors to the area will head for Torc Mountain so …

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9.63 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

4.28 km

Surfaces

5.31 km

4.28 km

Elevation