Black Mountains, Hiking Area
From the parking lot, a short tour down to the lake is possible.. Longer tours are also feasible.. In June and July, the large-scale rhododendron shrubs bloom beautifully..

Is in the period between mid and late June by car or bike on the R668 or on foot z.. For example, on the Blackwater trail, from Clogheen to Lismore you can enjoy a special sight..
The Rhododendron flower!
Once brought in by the British, the plant thrives on the Gulf Stream, in the almost Mediterranean climate and on the acidic soil seemingly limitless.. A complete slope of the Knockmealdown Mountains is covered with a forest of overgrown rhododendrons.. The mountain is briefly wrapped in a cloak of red and purple flowers.. This fantastic sight makes you forget that the rhododendron has already become a plague and a natural enemy for the native plants and unfortunately also represents a threat to biodiversity in Ireland..


vivagabi, 2012-01-15