The hike starts at the Finsterwald farm. From here, the route first follows the access road for a short distance before reaching the start of the Himmelsleiter. Before beginning the climb, it is worth taking a quick look back – the views across Grossarltal are already impressive from here. The
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