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Glendalough Monastic Site loop from Laragh

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Glendalough Monastic Site loop from Laragh

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Glendalough Monastic Site loop from Laragh

02:50

10.1km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

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3.04 km

Glendalough Monastic Site and Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

In the valley of the two lakes in Wicklow Mountain National Park you will find the famous monastery settlement Glendalough in addition to this special natural mixture of lakes, mountains and the unique green of the Irish forest landscape.

Sure, pictures of the monastery settlement in the Wicklow Mountains can be found in every travel guide. But the atmosphere between the centuries-old remains of the complex of St. Kevins charges the air. It almost vibrates around you due to the long and spiritual history you encounter here. For me one of the most impressive places in Ireland - a hike through the valley is also worthwhile.

Important: The monastery is a very popular tourist destination. If possible, do not come here during the travel weddings and of course always put one foot in front of the other with a view to preserving the historical buildings: glendalough.ie.

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5.42 km

Lugduff Brook

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5.82 km

Poulanass Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Here you will pass a beautiful waterfall that falls in several steps from the mountains down to Upper Lake in Glendalough. The water is wonderfully clear and shimmers turquoise-green in the forest.

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6.20 km

Upper Lake, Glendalough

Highlight • Lake

The Upper Lake is probably the most formative lake in the Wicklow Mountains. When the water is calm, the mountains are reflected all around on the surface. Just a nice place. At the lake you can just relax, spend a day on the water and explore the surroundings.

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6.61 km

Glendalough Caher (Ring Fort) at Upper Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

The ring fort, also called "Caher", located between Upper and Lower Lake, has a diameter of around 20 meters. It is not possible to determine exactly when it was built. In its immediate vicinity there are several stone crosses that probably marked the stations of a pilgrimage.

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8.21 km

Glendasan River

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In the immediate vicinity of the cemetery

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

2.08 km

1.90 km

1.42 km

517 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

4.18 km

385 m

321 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

27 %

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Trail Reviews

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May 26, 2024, Upper Lake in Glendalough – Gleann Dá Loch - Wicklow Way Runde von Glendalough

Glendalough... probably means "The Valley of the 2 Lakes"... These are located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. There is a monastery from the 6th century founded by St. Kevin. At that time it was the most important early Christian educational center in Ireland. With a beautiful old cemetery... The 30 m high round tower... Two great lakes, Upper & Lower Lake, and the odd waterfall...nice to walk...there was a lot to see and the silence was great to enjoy. There are various routes for hiking...😉 The landscape is a dream...we started with morning mist...

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Glendalough Monastic Site loop from Laragh

Glendalough Monastic Site and Round Tower

Lugduff Brook

Poulanass Waterfall

Upper Lake, Glendalough

Glendalough Caher (Ring Fort) at Upper Lake

Glendasan River

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