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Muckross Abbey – View of Lough Leane and Island loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Abbey – View of Lough Leane and Island loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Abbey – View of Lough Leane and Island loop from Muckross House

01:47

6.82km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

568 m

Muckross Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Muckross Abbey is a historic Franciscan friary founded in 1448. Its architecture is a fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles, with well-preserved ruins and a central courtyard dominated by an …

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2

2.36 km

Mossy Path in Killarney National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The mossy path is lush green and beautiful nature.

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3

2.55 km

Mossy Forest in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Forest

Very idyllic, rustic "magic forest" ...

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4

2.97 km

Ancient Oak Tree on Nature Trail, Killarney National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The free-standing oak tree on a beautiful section of the Nature Trail almost looks like a small forest.

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5

3.36 km

View of Killarney Across Lough Leane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here a branch path leads you to the shore of the lake, approx. 40 meters away. From there you have a beautiful view over the water towards Killarney. The tower of the cathedral is clearly visible there.

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6

4.73 km

Cave in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Cave

Larger rock formations, the cave is not easy to find

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7

5.70 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.

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6.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

3.23 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.26 km

1.37 km

288 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

13°C

63 %

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