The summit of the Große Bischofsmütze can only be accessed through rock climbing. The Normal route has an approach from the south passing through the Mützenschlucht, and on the UIAA climbing scale is graded III. The route is polished, and also commonly used for descent. Some abseil points are present. The Alpine club hut Hofpürglhütte that is directly south of the mountain is a base for many ascents. With a history of rockfalls and a particular fragile eastern side, the mountain is currently monitored to identify changes to its internal structure and assess risk of rock collapse.