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Wishing Bridge (Gap of Dunloe) – View of the Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

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Ireland

Munster

Kerry

Wishing Bridge (Gap of Dunloe) – View of the Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

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151

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Wishing Bridge (Gap of Dunloe) – View of the Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

02:05

34.3km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Killarney National Park

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541 m

Killarney House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Killarney house and gardens is a beautifully restored 18th-century hosue set in a expansive parkland. The house is open to the public, and the surrounding gardens are a key attraction, featuring manicured lawns, colorful flower beds, and scenic walking paths.

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5.15 km

Lovely cycle lane

Highlight • Cycleway

There are paths that aren't just asphalt, they're a promise. The cycle path from Killarney out towards Beaufort is one such example. As soon as you leave the last houses of the town behind, it becomes quiet. Only the whir of the tires, the faint crackling in the undergrowth, and the occasional curious bird call accompany you. The path leads as if drawn by hand through a fairytale tunnel of trees – tall, overgrown, enchanted. Mossy trunks on the left, ferns all the way to the pedals on the right. Those who brake here do so not out of necessity, but out of reverence.

And then – as if someone had turned over a different chapter – a scene opens up behind the forest like the backdrop of a historical film: Muckross House. A mansion with so much Ireland in its facade that you almost think the grass in front of it is greener than it should be. People stroll, children run, someone eats a sandwich standing up, even though you almost want to kneel down here.

The route isn't a sporting feat, but a joy in motion. Ideal for travelers with time on their hands, for groups of friends with cameras, for everyday escapes on two wheels. And if you look for the little bicycle symbol on the map – somewhere between Lough Leane and Beaufort – you'll find it. Not looking for exertion, but for that feeling you get when nature, history, and your own pedaling are in silent agreement: this is exactly how a summer day should feel.

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13.9 km

Wishing Bridge (Gap of Dunloe)

Highlight • Bridge

A very suggestive, almost magical place, where nature is still the main actress. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the valley. It is beautiful to cross it on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.

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14.1 km

View of the Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the hike through the Gap up to Black Valley and back especially on a dry day. So stunning 👍🏻

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15.5 km

Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Gap of Dunloe is a dramatic and picturesque mountain pass located in County Kerry, Ireland, between the Macgillycuddy's Reeks and the Purple Mountains. The gap stretches for about 11 kilometers (7 miles) and is renowned for its breathtaking views, with steep rock faces, crystal-clear lakes, and rugged terrain. It was carved by glaciers during the last ice age, creating the stunning landscape that cyclists can now enjoy.

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16.0 km