Rosenkogel via Grünholzsteig
Hike from St. Oswald via the Grünholzsteig to the Rosenkogel - on the sunny side of the Seckau Alps.
The Rosenkogel is an extremely popular summit in the Seckau Alps for hikers and snowshoe hikers. The ascent from St. Oswald is a sporting challenge with more than 1000 meters of altitude and is also less popular than the shorter ascent via the Roßbachgraben in the Gaal. The starting point is the small village of St. Oswald, which is harmoniously embedded in a softly shaped landscape. The ascent via the Wenischgraben - in the 15th century there were several charcoal burners' huts here - is very pleasant, especially in summer, as the path runs mainly through the forest and cooler temperatures and shade make the sometimes steeper ascent very pleasant. Up to the Sommertörl you are rather lonely here. You can park at the Sommertörl, which is why many hikers use this option for a shorter hike to the Maria Loretto wooden chapel or the Rosenkogel.
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From Judenburg via the B 114 in the direction of Hohentauern (20 km, approx. 20 minutes).
From Trieben an der Pyhrn highway A 9 via the B114 towards Judenburg (30 km, approx. 30 minutes)
We start at the church in St. Oswald (1), 982 m, where there is an overview board for hikes in the immediate vicinity. At this overview board we see the yellow signpost with the inscription "Rosenkogel via Grünholzsteig". We follow the signpost and walk through the small village, over the bridge and then uphill along the Wenischgraben. The hiking trail leads along the asphalt road, which we follow straight ahead for approx. 1.7 km. We continue along the Wenischbach stream on a gravel road until we continue straight ahead on a path and pass a hut. Immediately after the hut, we turn left and continue on a gravel road that leads past the Gigerhütte (2), 1252 m. After a short while, you will see the start of the hiking trail on the left with a wooden bench and wooden signposts. From now on, the trail is a little steeper along a path through the forest, crossing forest roads several times and passing a fountain before reaching the Sommertörl pass crossing (3),1644 m. On the right we see the summer parking lot at the Sommertörl. We follow the wide hiking trail to the left. The path is well marked and leads across open alpine pastures and partly through forest sections directly to the Maria Loretto Chapel (4), 1817 m. There is a fence around the chapel, so you pass right by the chapel and then walk slightly uphill across the open areas - with few trees - directly to the summit of Rosenkogel (5), 1918 m. The signpost in the direction of Sommertörl is not in the immediate vicinity of the summit cross, so keep slightly to the left from the ascent and you will see the entrance and also the yellow signpost at the edge of the forest. Now follow the clear and well-marked path downhill to the crossroads at Sommertörl and St. Oswald. At this point, you have to decide whether to return the same way or opt for the descent via the Sommerriegel.
The descent via the Sommerriedelweg is a wonderful circular route.
St. Oswald is connected to the public transportation network and can be reached by bus. (From Judenburg approx. 40 minutes)
The exact timetable and general information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at
There are two parking lots. One is near the Wenischbach stream (east of the church) and the other is at the western entrance to the village. Both parking lots are only a few minutes away from the church and the starting point.
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Kapelle in St. Oswald | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Die Wanderung beginnt mit einer Asphaltstraße | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Hütte am Weg | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Herbststimmung am Weg | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Kurz vor der Gigerhütte | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Einstieg Grünholzsteig | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Stufen über die steile Böschung | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Kurz vorm Sommertörl | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Gut markiert der Weg zu Loretto Kapelle | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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rosenkogel über grünholzsteig_img_55423698 | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Bianca Poier
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Maria Loretto | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Aussicht bei der Loretto Kapelle | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Rosenkogel | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Wanderung in den Seckauer Tauern: Rosenkogel über Grünholzsteig | © Outdooractive – 3D Videos | Outdooractive – 3D Videos
What the weather will be like
Gaal (874m)
Light snowfall in the early morning, but most of the day will be dry.
Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.
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