Rosenkogel via Sommertörl
The contemplative
From the Sommertörl parking lot, the slightly ascending hiking trail leads via the Loretto Chapel to the Rosenkogel, 1359m, a peak on the sunny side of the NiederenTauern.
Highlight: Loretto Chapel, summit cross on the Rosenkogel
From the Sommertörl it is a short, easy hike to the Rosenkogel (1359m). The hike offers special attractions from spring to fall. In June, the alpine rose blossoms on the eastern slopes below the summit. In summer you can look for mushrooms and in fall ripe blackberries and cranberries. At the end of the hike, you can stop off at the Sommeralm - only open for a limited time.
The descent is via the well-marked hiking trail back to the forest road we already know and subsequently back to Sommertörl.
Access to the Sommerthörl from St. Oswald is partially not possible due to the winter closure, but the hike can also be started from St. Oswald and is accessible despite the winter closure.
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Directions to Sommertörl in Gaal by Car
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From Judenburg / Knittelfeld / Spielberg:
- Take the S36 motorway heading west toward Judenburg and take the Zeltweg-West exit.
- Follow the L504 (Gaaler Straße) road towards Gaal.
- After about 15 kilometers, you’ll reach the village of Gaal.
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From Gaal to Sommertörl:
- In the center of Gaal, stay on the main road and follow the signs toward Sommertörl / Ingering II.
- After a few kilometers, you will arrive at the parking area near the Gasthof Wachter.
- Park your car here and begin the rest of the journey on foot – a gentle hike will take you directly to Sommertörl.
From Sommertörl, walk a short distance along a marked forest road to a prominent clearing. From here you can either hike over the beautiful Lorettokapelle (1359m) or straight along the ridge directly to the summit. From here you can descend again to the Lorettokapelle.
Refreshment stop: Sommerhütte Mr. Sonnleitner +43 664 3619093
This tour is not accessible by public transport. However, you can take a cab from Knittelfeld train station, but the journey is relatively complex.
Free parking at the Sommertörl.
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Weg zum Rosenkogel an der Lorettokapelle vorbei | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Isabella Painhapp
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Wegweiser Rosenkogel / St. Oswald | © Weges | Weges
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Im Frühjahr ein Almrauschparadies | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Auch für Kinder eine Ideale Wanderung | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Lorettokircherl | © Wolfgang Mitteregger | Team Erlebnisregion Murtal
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Blick Richtung Gaaldorf / Gaalgraben | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Aussichtspunkt kurz unter dem Gipfel | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Die letzten Meter zum Gipfel | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Vom Gipfel Richtung Lorettokapelle. Im Hintergrund Ringkogel und Pletzen. | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Beeren am Weg | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Kurz vor dem Gipfel. Blick Richtung Gaaler Hintertal. | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Martin Edlinger
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Blick auf die Loretto Kapelle | © Weges | Weges
What the weather will be like
Gaal (874m)
The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.
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