If you take the Hochalmweg, this leads directly to the summit cross on the Erzkogel, where there is also a summit book. From the summit cross you can already see …

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The summit cross on the Erzkogel marks the panoramic high point of this tranquil mountain in the Semmering region. From up here, the view extends far over the surrounding forests to the striking peaks of the Rax and Schneeberg. The cross stands on an open section of the ridge and invites you to pause for a moment and enjoy the impressive mountain scenery.

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1. Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint – Erzkogel Summit Cross loop from Göstritzsattel

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04:59

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2. Bikepark Semmering – Erzkogel Summit Cross loop from Semmering

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03:19

480m

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3. Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

21.3km

06:56

910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,500 m

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Friday 20 March

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-2°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Schottwien, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint – Erzkogel Summit Cross loop from Göstritzsattel

2. Bikepark Semmering – Erzkogel Summit Cross loop from Semmering

3. Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

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