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Torc Waterfall – View of Muckross Lake loop from Killarney

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Torc Waterfall – View of Muckross Lake loop from Killarney

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Torc Waterfall – View of Muckross Lake loop from Killarney

04:40

17.6km

160m

Hiking

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: June 19, 2026

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Killarney National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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8.04 km

Torc Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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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9.88 km

View of Muckross Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Highlight • Historical Site

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 also one of the most interesting sights in the country. The garden with its diverse plants is ideal for walks.

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11.7 km

View of Lough Leane and Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

A narrow footpath leads along the lakeshore for a while, lined with old trees and offering beautiful views of the lake.

You can easily walk around Muckross Lake, but not around the larger Lough Lean (which you can see from here).

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12.6 km

Old Cemetery of Muckross Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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12.7 km

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

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 from Lough Leane and Muckross House. It can be reached within a few minutes from the car park and is freely accessible during the park's opening hours.

You can find more information at: killarneynationalpark.ie/visit/muckross-abbey.

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13.1 km

View of Lough Leane

Highlight • Lake

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

7.74 km

4.94 km

2.32 km

1.47 km

627 m

521 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

3.29 km

2.26 km

1.17 km

774 m

672 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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Comments

August 10, 2025,10.8.2025: Wanderung zur Muckross Abbey, Tag 110 (Irland

Today we walked through Killarney National Park to Muckross Abbey, Muckross House, and Torc Falls.
The path led through willow forest and various types of forest with magnificent individual trees. Many large yews, lindens, oaks, and other trees delight nature lovers. I particularly enjoyed a passage through a yew forest, some of which had trunk diameters of about 50 cm. …

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September 15, 2024,2024-09-15 Kombinierte Wanderung / Velotour in die Umgebung von Killarney.... Muckross Abbey, Muckross House und Ross Castle (County Kerry) ☘️ 🇮🇪

It was still cloudy this morning, but after lunch the sun actually came out! To avoid the Sunday traffic, we postponed the trip on the Ring of Kerry until tomorrow. There is a bike rental shop in front of the campsite, and we rented two bikes there for today's tour.

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Torc Waterfall – View of Muckross Lake loop from Killarney

Torc Waterfall

View of Muckross Lake

Ancient Oak Near Muckross House

Muckross House

View of Lough Leane and Island

Old Cemetery of Muckross Abbey

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

View of Lough Leane

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