Carrauntoohil

Carrantuo and Hag 's Glen

The Carrantuo (Irish Corran Tuathail ) is with 1041 meters, the highest elevation of the island of Ireland. It is located in the southwest of the island in County Kerry is one of the Macgillycuddy 's Reeks.

The mountain is climbed mostly from the north along Hag 's Glen and up the steep water-bearing Devil 's Ladder, special mountain equipment is not required. Sure-footedness and good hiking boots, however, are attached at the Devil's Ladder. A five -meter-high metal cross adorns the top.

In recent years, the ascent route has become dangerous due to loose stones and boulders. The weather conditions are changeable. When it rains or dense clouds a climb is dangerous because the Devil 's Ladder then can lead a lot of water and is extremely slippery. Because of incorrect equipment crash tourists occasionally fatal.

The Ordnance Survey of Ireland - cards use the name Carrauntoohil, the spelling Carrauntuohill happens.

Pictures

Hags Glen from the upper end of the Devil 's Ladder, right Lough Callee, left Lough Gouragh

• Mountain in Europe
• Mountain in Ireland
• Eintausender
• County Kerry