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Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House — Killarney National Park

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Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House — Killarney National Park

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Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House — Killarney National Park

02:59

8.90km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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364 m

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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1.55 km

Muckross Lake

Highlight • Lake

Muckross Lake is also known as the Middle Lake (the other two being Lough Leane and Upper Lake), or the Torc, for its proximity to Torc Mountain. It is Ireland's deepest lake at 75 meters (246 ft) maximum depth. Legend has it that it is inhabited by a monstrous eel. As said eel has not been defeated by a saint as yet, it must be harmless. Trout and salmon fishing are legal in the lake.

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4.74 km

View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a better view of Muckross Lake and Lough Leane than from the summit of Torc Mountain, especially when the clouds are low.
As Till has already written, there is an even better spot towards Torc Waterfall, as there are fewer trees there than at the marked point.

However, you should be a bit fit for the 270-metre climb, mainly over steep, rocky steps from the path along the road below. This is the recommended direction of walking and it makes sense, as the steps are narrow (oncoming traffic is not so good) and it is better and safer to go up them than down.

Alternatively, you can also make a detour from the bridge above the waterfall and then go back the same way.

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4.97 km

Stone Shelter and Well in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Structure

In this stony shelter you can find a dry place if it is raining. Nearby there is a well.

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6.00 km

Old Kenmare Road Stone Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

At the bridge you can also walk a few meters along the water. Fantastic 🙂

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6.61 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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8.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.28 km

1.91 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.91 km

1.81 km

1.10 km

482 m

306 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

35 %

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Trail Reviews

Hans Vos

August 9, 2024, Torc Waterval lus vanaf Muckross House — Killarney National Park

Great walk, but counterclockwise. A bit busier at the waterfall, otherwise you will encounter few people.

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Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House — Killarney National Park

Muckross House

Muckross Lake

View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

Stone Shelter and Well in Killarney National Park

Old Kenmare Road Stone Bridge and Waterfall

Torc Waterfall

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