Ring of the Reeks - Killarney National Park

Ring of the Reeks - Killarney National Park

Moderate

5.0

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Ring of the Reeks - Killarney National Park

04:01

84.6km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Killarney National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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739 m

Killarney

Highlight • Settlement

Killarney is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry. The cozy town itself isn't really full of sights — what makes Killarney so special is the beautiful surroundings. It was …

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19.6 km

View of MacGillycuddy's Reeks

Highlight • Viewpoint

McGillicuddy Reeks is a mountain range that stretches across 20km of the Iveagh Peninsula. The highest mountains in Ireland, and also the only over 1000m, can be found on the …

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29.3 km

A freshwater fishing lake, Lough Acoose is home to the endangered European Eel. The views from the roads lining the banks of the lough are beautiful. With the backdrop of the mountains, you could be anywhere.

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43.5 km

Ballaghbeama Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magical climb on really good new road surface. Love the signs for the next 1km showing the gradient getting gradually tougher. 9.8% for the last 0.5km was tough going. Good …

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60.2 km

Lough Barfinnihy

Highlight • Lake

The small mountain lake is absolutely idyllic and a wonderful place for a short, promising break on your bike ride. The clear water like numerous fish, which is why fishing is liked here.

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61.8 km

Moll's Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Stop once, take a deep breath and enjoy the amazing view. Then follows a fun descent as a reward for each altitude difference, which you have mastered before zovor.

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84.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.6 km

23.6 km

4.25 km

162 m

Surfaces