By car, drive from Krieglach up to just before the Malleistenalm (parking available before the livestock fence). From there, we walk to the Malleistenalm hut, where the actual hike begins. We follow Trail 484 via Nikolaus Cross at 1,148 meters above sea level, continue over Schwarzkogel to the Hocheckalm, and then to the Hocheck summit. We return along the same path to the Malleistenalm.