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Der Gipfelhang des Rosenkogel im AufstiegPhoto: Team Erlebnisregion Murtal, CC BY-ND, Martin Edlinger
Note the winter closure of Sommerthörl!
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Please observe the parking ban at the turnaround! ÖK25V Pöls NL33-02-20 Ost Skitourenführer Österreich Band 1 Alpinverlag ISBN 978-3-902656-01-8Roadbook
Descents: Via the eastern slope towards the Loretotto chapel and via the path back to the Sommertörl, then continue as for the ascents
Extension option to Schneegrube 1950m: Follow the ridge from the Rosenkogel in a NW direction to the first summit after the Schneegrube. Descend on the SE side to the forest path and ascend again to the Loretto Chapel.
Extension option to Schöntal 1620m: From Sommertörl, continue down the forest road and ascend the 2nd forest road towards Schöntalhöhe. Descent across meadows past the Schöntalhütte just before the parking lot.
Sommerhütte
Sommerthörl
Loretto Kapelle 1817m
Rosenkogel 1918m
Parkplatz Roßbach
Sommertörl 1644m
Public transport
Unfortunately, this tour cannot be reached by public transport.
- Recommendation: Travel by car or organize a carpool.
Parking
From Vienna (approx. 2.5 hours):
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Take the A2 towards Graz.
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At 161-St. Michael junction, switch to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
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Exit at Knittelfeld-West.
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Drive through Knittelfeld and continue to Gaal.
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Follow the road into the Ingering Valley.
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After the Ingeringsee Inn, continue along the road to the signposted Winter parking area Sommertörl (parking at the end of the road).
From Graz (approx. 1.5 hours):
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Take the A9 towards Linz/Salzburg.
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At 161-St. Michael junction, change to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
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Exit at Knittelfeld-West.
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Drive through Knittelfeld and continue to Gaal.
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Follow the road into the Ingering Valley.
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Pass the Ingeringsee Inn and continue to the Winter parking area Sommertörl.
From Salzburg (approx. 3 hours):
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Take the A10 towards Villach.
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At exit 63-Altenmarkt, change to the B320 towards Radstadt/Schladming.
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Continue via Schladming to Liezen.
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Join the A9 towards Graz.
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At 161-St. Michael junction, switch to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
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Exit at Knittelfeld-West.
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Drive through Knittelfeld and continue to Gaal.
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Follow the road into the Ingering Valley.
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Continue to the signposted Winter parking area Sommertörl.
Parking at the barrier Winter driving ban.
Coordinates
Equipment
Equipment for Ski Touring
- Touring skis with skins, bindings, and compatible ski touring boots
- Crampons (ski crampons) for icy sections
- Adjustable ski poles with winter baskets
- Backpack with ski attachment system
- Layering system: functional underwear, mid-layer, insulating jacket, wind- & waterproof shell
- Touring pants, gaiters if needed
- Helmet (recommended for descents and rocky terrain)
- Gloves (spare pair recommended), hat, headband, buff
- Ski goggles, sunglasses, and sun protection
- Water bottle or thermos, high-energy snacks
- First aid kit, bivy sack, personal medication
- Headlamp, mobile phone with emergency numbers, map or GPS
Essential safety gear in alpine terrain:
For ski touring, an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel are mandatory. Equally important are proper training in their use and up-to-date information on weather and avalanche conditions.
For ski touring, up-to-date weather and avalanche information is vital:
- Mountain weather Styria (including Murtal): wetter.ORF – Bergwetter Steiermark
- Avalanche bulletin Austria: lawine.at
- Emergency numbers: Mountain Rescue 140 | EU Emergency Number 112
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