The mostly forest-covered hill is situated near the western border of the 16th city district Straßgang. It is part of the Plabutsch ridge which borders the wide Mur valley (Grazer Feld) in the west. On an eastern spur of Buchkogel St. Martin's château and church can be found, a smaller church consecrated to John and Paul is located on the hill ridge about a mile northeast of the summit. While the whole hill is part of a landscape protection area the south-eastern slopes (Kehlberg) are partially being cultivated as vineyards.
