It is worth ascending from Gösskarspeicher at the end of the Gössgraben, a small valley branching off the Malta Valley, as you come into contact with the glacier and get to do some easy rock climbing in places. Carry on up to Giessener Hütte, via Lassacher Winkelscharte and over the ridge, Detmolder Grat, to the summit. Take the normal route down on the safe path. As climbing the Hochalmspitze is very long and challenging, it is advisable to spend the night at Giessener Hütte.