The Kerry Way — in 9 stages over Ireland's mountains

The first leg of the Kerry Way takes you through the rugged nature of Killarney National Park. You'll hike along the highest mountains in Ireland, across vast moorland meadows and through enchanted jungles.



Classically, the Kerry Way starts right at the Tourist Office in Killarney. The path leads from… voir plus

On the second stage, you will hike through three of the most remote valleys of Ireland. At the foot of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, the tour takes you from valley to valley. In doing so, you will cross two promising pass heights.



You start your hike in Black Valley. Follow the signposted Kerry Way over… voir plus

The third leg takes you from the rugged mountainous landscape at the foot of Ireland's highest mountains to pastures and through woods to Dingle Bay. The path runs flat over long distances, but shortly before the end of the day, you will be able to cross the pass through the Windy Gap.



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On the fourth leg, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Dingle Bay and the hills and valleys of the western Iveragh Peninsula. The Kerry Way runs here on lonely roads and medieval trade routes.



You begin your hike in the center of Glenbeigh. You follow the highway N70 past the gas station. The gas station… voir plus

La cinquième étape du Kerry Way traverse l'intérieur vallonné de la péninsule d'Iveragh. Le chemin suit les chaînes de montagnes naturelles et vous pouvez profiter d'une vue magnifique sur les montagnes et l'Atlantique à tout moment.



Au départ de l'étape vous suivez le tronçon connu la veille jusqu'au… voir plus

The sixth stage takes you from the idyllic coastal town of Waterville over a mountain pass to the sunny south coast of the Iveragh Peninsula. With beautiful views, it goes along the rocky coast to Caherdaniel.



You start your day at the Community Center in Waterville. In two supermarkets you can refresh… voir plus

The seventh stage is one of the simplest stages of Kerry Way. The route is less than 20 kilometers and after two moderate passes, it goes evenly down to the idyllic town of Sneem. The trail follows the course of the historic Butter Road for long stretches.



You start your hike in the center of the tiny… voir plus

The full leg from Sneem to Kenmare is over 34 kilometers long and quite challenging - especially if you're already in the bone for the past seven days. It is a nice alternative to cross part of the route by bus or taxi. Ideal entry is then the tiny village Templenoe. If you start here, you can also leave… voir plus

The final leg of the Kerry Way takes you from the lovely Kenmare Bay landscape to a hilltop and mountain pass to the rugged mountain valleys of Killarney National Park. At the end of the stage you will find the famous viewpoint Ladies' View. From here you can take the shuttle bus back to Killarney.



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The Comloughra Horseshoe Trail is pure mountain adventure and the most exciting mountain hike in Ireland. In a large loop he leads up to Carrantuohill, the highest mountain in Ireland. You will hike over three of the four highest mountains in Ireland and enjoy a unique view of the Iveragh Peninsula.



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