Rosenkogel over Sommerriedelweg

We start directly at the church in St. Oswald (1), 982 m, and follow the yellow signposts (Rosenkogel via Sommerriedlweg 3 h No. 01). We initially follow the tarmac road, which continues slightly uphill as a forest road. After a short time we come to the "Tenegger-Hof". Here we turn right, walk uphill along the road and soon see the start of the hiking trail on the right. From now on, we follow the wooden signs with the inscription "Rosenkogel" and the red-white-red markings. A steep section of the trail follows, which is accompanied by several Stations of the Cross. At the forest chapel (2), 1281 m, the path becomes somewhat flatter. During the ascent we pass several crossroads, whereby the hiking trail is clearly marked and signposted. During the ascent, we repeatedly come to clear or open wooded areas, so that the view becomes increasingly expansive. The views range from the Seetal Alps, the Gurktal Alps to the Wölzer Tauern, and the Lachtal valley with its wind turbines is also clearly visible. At the Rudersattel (3), 1546 m, follow the path to the right, which leads gently uphill over sections with great views. This path leads to a forest road that goes slightly downhill to the right. Here we simply cross the road and follow the path, the start of which is marked with a wooden sign "Rosenkogel". Now we alternate between forest tracks and paths until we finally reach the Rosenkogel at 1918 metres above sea level (

For a conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows it is important to observe a few rules, especially when traveling with dogs. (Source: www.sichere-almen.at - 06/2021)

Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance!

Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!

Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!

Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash!

Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!

If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible!

When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!

Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!Fences must be respected!

If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!

Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at - 6/2021)

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is especially active during this time.

Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.

Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!

In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Alpine emergency call:

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

EU emergency number: 112

Weather service: www.zamg.ac.at

Direct link mountain weather Styria: https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

 

Backpack with rain cover

Telescopic / hiking poles

Mountain / hiking boots

Gloves: waterproof and warming

Headgear / sunglasses

Outerwear: Onion layer system, T-shirt, sweater, jacket and winter jacket with hood

Hiking pants

Seat pad

Drinking bottle / thermos flask (on cooler days a warming drink is pleasant)

Snack

First aid kit with blister plaster and tick tongs

Other important equipment

Route descriptionDetailed

plan of the hike

Hiking map: For overview a map in scale 1 : 50 000 of the respective region

GPS device

cell phone

The descent via the Maria Loretto chapel is a nice alternative.

St. Oswald is connected to the public transport 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

Gasthof Holzmann - Kirchenwirt, Tel.: +43 3571 2265, 8763 St. Oswald-Möderbrugg, St. Oswald 22, www.gasthof-holzmann.at Freytag & Berndt (2017): Seetaler Alpen, Seckauer Alpen, Judenburg, Knittelfeld. WK 212 Wander-, Rad-, Freizeitkarte; 1 : 50 000 C. und M. Hlatky, (2017): Murtal – Rund um Spielberg – Seetaler Alpen und Seckauer Alpen. Kral Verlag, S. 160