Demmerkogel, Mountain summit in Sankt Andrä-Höch, Austria

Demmerkogel is a mountain in the Sausal range standing at 671 meters and features varied terrain with forest paths, open meadows, and rocky sections. The route weaves through a mixed landscape of vineyards, grassland, and wooded areas that change as you move around the slopes.

A first lookout tower stood on the summit at the end of the 19th century but was destroyed by lightning. A second tower, opened in 1926, was dismantled in 1974 because it was dilapidated. The third tower, a wooden structure on a masonry base built in 1975/76, burned down on 27 October 2019, destroying the radio system for the fire brigades. The fourth tower was ceremonially opened on 15 October 2023.

The summit area is shaped by the wine culture that surrounds it, with vineyard terraces visible across the slopes and local traditions tied to the harvest season. Visitors walking through notice how the landscape itself tells the story of generations working the land and protecting their crops from wind damage.

The circuit is easy to walk and takes roughly one hour, with mixed surfaces of forest paths and occasional gentle climbs. The ascent requires only moderate effort, making the route accessible for families with children who are reasonably active.

A Klapotetz stands on the Demmerkogel; at 16 metres it was considered the largest in the world until 2010. The wooden windmill-like device is driven by the wind and claps its wooden hammers to scare birds away from the surrounding vineyards.