Rosenkogel via Sommertörl

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 3,5 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 266 hm

Downhill 266 hm

Highest point 1916 m

The contemplative

From the Sommertörl parking lot, the slightly ascending hiking trail leads via the Loretto Chapel to the Rosenkogel, 1918m, 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 (1918m). 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.

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Directions to Sommertörl in Gaal by Car

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.
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 at the Sommertörl.
- Park your car here and begin the rest of the journey on foot – a gentle hike will take you directly to Sommertörl.

Free parking at the 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.

Avoid time pressure and choose the speed so that no one in the group gets out of breath.

Falls, as a result of slipping or tripping, are the most common cause of accidents! Note that too fast a pace or fatigue will severely affect your surefootedness and concentration.

Good hiking boots protect and relieve the foot and improve surefootedness! When making your choice, look for a perfect fit, non-slip tread sole, waterproofness and light weight.

Adapt your equipment to your hike and make sure your backpack is lightweight. Nevertheless, rain, cold and sun protection always belong in your backpack, as well as a first aid kit and cell phone (Euro emergency call 112). Map or GPS support the orientation.

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.

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at