The easiest route in terms of height difference, but the most challenging in terms of difficulty. From Dr. Friedrich Oedl Haus near the Eisriesenwelt it runs up the Hochkogelsteig (UIAA grade II, but protected) to a hunting hut on the plateau. Then continues right (not down to the Leopold Happisch Haus) and along a long ridge past the Lehnender Stein and finally climbing to the top of the Raucheck from the north. Waymarked throughout and protected at difficult sections.