Sieggrabener Kogel, Mountain summit in Burgenland, Austria
Sieggrabener Kogel is a 650-metre wooded hilltop in the Rosaliengebirge in Burgenland, just east of the Lower Austrian border. Its slopes carry orchards and small dry grasslands, and the summit itself is forested. The rocks include amphibolite, serpentinite and pegmatite; apatite, tourmaline and garnet have been found near the top.
The peak appears as "Sigraben Kugl" in the Josephinian Land Survey, the Habsburg mapping of the late 18th century. Its Hungarian name, Szikra-bérc, points to the same summit in the Rosaliengebirge. The mountain lies on Sieggraben municipal land, with the Lower Austrian border running about 100 metres west of the top.
The Hungarian name Szikra-bérc appears alongside the German one, a reminder that Burgenland belonged to Hungary until 1921. The slopes hold Streuobstwiesen, traditional scattered fruit orchards, and small dry grassland patches; the area was proposed as a Natura 2000 site for its flora and birdlife.
Multiple hiking trails approach the summit area, though none reach the actual wooded peak itself, with information boards and QR codes along the routes. Wearing sturdy footwear and following marked paths will help you navigate the area safely.
The rock formations contain rare minerals including amphibolite, serpentinite, pegmatite, marble, and calcium silicates, along with apatite, tourmaline, and garnet. This geological variety makes the area interesting for those observing the mineral composition of the landscape.
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