Schiffall, Mountain summit in Styria, Austria

Schiffall is a mountain summit in northern Styria that rises to 1221 meters above sea level. The peak sits among a cluster of ranges in this alpine region and can be reached by established hiking trails.

The earliest written record of the name dates from around 1490, when it appeared as "Podschibalun". It derives from the Slovene počivalo, a resting place for cattle during the alpine drive, with the first syllable pod dropped; the field name later passed to the summit. The double peak with the Kreuzkogel lies on the municipal boundary between Pernegg and Frohnleiten.

The name comes from the Slovene počivalo, a resting place for cattle during the alpine drive, first recorded around 1490 as "Podschibalun". The summit plateau is wooded, while the Kreuzkogel 400 metres to the northeast has a rocky ridge and a summit cross.

Hiking this peak requires proper equipment suited to mountain conditions and careful weather monitoring. Plan your ascent based on the season and your experience level to ensure a safe outing.

The plants you encounter change noticeably as you climb higher, starting with thick forest at lower elevations and shifting to hardier alpine species near the peak. This natural layering reveals how conditions transform over a relatively short distance.