The hike begins at the Finsterwald farm. From here, the trail initially leads a short distance along the farm track to the start of the Himmelsleiter. Before climbing up, it is worth taking a quick look back – the panorama over Grossarltal is already impressive from here. The Himmelsleiter itself
Take the car or the Postbus No. 540 to the centre of Großarl – parking is available at the Viehhauser petrol station. Continue by hiking taxi or car to the Finsterwald farm. You can return to the centre of town from the Grundlehen parking area