The start to Hohe Ferse is in Ridnaun, at the downhill curve above Hotel Sonklarhof, follow trail no. 26 through the Valtigltal. At the Untere Entholzalm (operated) continue on trail 26A and later 26 along the ridge, fairly exposed, to the summit of Hohe Ferse. The return route follows trail 26 to Ratschinger Joch and down to Obere Entholz or Untere Entholzalm. From the lower alpine pasture the return route is the same as the ascent.