Sankt Oswald: Hiking and Cycling

There are several different ways to plan a trip to Sankt Oswald: rest stops in the village center, a circular hike between Möderbrugg and St. Oswald, a cycling tour through the village, and trails to Rosenkogel. The options differ in mode of travel, starting point, and destination. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Sankt Oswald, you can first organize your travel priorities around the village center, hiking, or cycling.

Rest Stops in the Village Center

There are rest stops with seating in the center of St. Oswald. Their design recalls postcards: historic photo motifs and quotations from 1930, 1945, and 2019 are part of the display. The rest stops combine a place to sit with views of images and quotations. Their focus is therefore different from that of the routes: in the center, seating and design take priority, while hiking and cycling tours focus on the route, starting point, or destination.

Circular Hike and Cycling Tour

The circular hike to St. Oswald connects Möderbrugg and St. Oswald and passes through the glacially shaped landscape of the Pölstal valley. “Glacially shaped” describes the influence of glaciers on the landscape. Both the connection between the two villages and the landscape are therefore characteristic of the route. These two aspects help you understand the loop: where it leads and which natural area it passes through.

The “Nimm’s Radl 09 – Pölstal Tour” cycling route starts at Probstei, climbs briefly to St. Oswald, and then continues toward Möderbrugg. Compared with the circular hike, it differs in its mode of travel and waypoints: the cycling tour starts at Probstei, while the hike connects Möderbrugg and St. Oswald. The place names overlap, but the starting point sets the tours apart. When weighing your options, you can first choose between cycling and hiking, then compare the respective routes.

Trails to Rosenkogel and Another Loop

From St. Oswald, hikers can continue to the 1,918 m-high Rosenkogel via either the Sommerriedelweg or the Grünholzsteig. Both trails lead to the same named destination. Unlike the circular hike between Möderbrugg and St. Oswald, the focus here is on continuing from St. Oswald to a mountain destination. Check local conditions before setting out.

It starts in Möderbrugg and features gentle ascents and descents. The starting point and terrain provide a different reference point from the trails to Rosenkogel: the Pölstalblick loop is the option with gentle ascents and descents starting from Möderbrugg, while the trails to Rosenkogel continue from St. Oswald and lead to a destination at an elevation of 1,918 m. This lets you compare the different starting points, route characteristics, and destinations when planning your day.

For the broader travel overview: Möderbrugg.