The ascent to the Haindlkarhütte is, as the name suggests, an ascent in a cirque and therefore there is hardly any lack of gravel, which must also be overcome with surefootedness in a few places. However, the ascent is pleasant, steep only in a few short places and leads along the Haindlkargraben towards the imposing rock faces of the Hochtor group . Just before the hut is the old Haindlkarhütte, the first dwelling for climbers in this area.
The approach to the Haindlkarhütte has been used by climbers for generations, as witnessed by the old Haindlkarhütte, which was first built in 1923. The paths are appropriately developed and marked, so that not only climbers but also hikers can easily find their way under the north walls of the Gesäuse. Due to the low steepness and the shortness of the path, even those who are less fit feel ready for this climb, but it should not be underestimated completely, because the cirque is in motion, especially after rainfall, and causes slight changes in the course of the path in the gravelly-stony passages again and again. Loose stones and watercourses are part of the alpine environment for which the Gesäuse is known. The trail to the hut can be taken especially at the beginning of the hiking season, as the hut is located at just over 1,100m.
The views of the walls of Planspitze, Rosskuppe, Dachl, Hochtor and Festkogel are scenically very rewarding. If you turn around on the ascent, you can see the massive shape of the Großer Buchstein.