The Zsigmondyspitze is the best-known climbing peak in the Zillertal Alps - a horn-shaped rock tower once considered unclimbable. This is a destination for scramblers and climbers seeking a genuine alpine challenge rather than a simple summit walk.

The mountain's dramatic character comes from its horn-like profile and its steep northeast walls, which plunge up to 650 metres down toward the Floitengrund. Nearby you'll find the jagged Rossköpfe ridge to the southeast, the Plattenkopf beyond the Melkerscharte, and the Tiefenkarspitze along the northwest ridge. In summer the rock draws climbers from across the region, while in winter and early season the approach routes can hold snow well into the season, adding real difficulty to any attempt.

• Berliner Hütte (2042 m) - via Schwarzsee and Melkerscharte to Feldscharte (2909 m), then along the southeast ridge and through the southeast face to the summit, about 3.5 hours, UIAA grade III, climbing required
• Wirtshaus Steinbock (1380 m) near Ginzling - a longer approach through the Floitengrund and Sonntagsfeld to Feldscharte, 5-6 hours

• The route requires climbing skill (UIAA III / III-) and alpine experience
• The variant through the southeast face is only slightly harder than the standard crossing route
• The original first-ascent line through the west face is now rarely climbed due to high rockfall danger

The peak was renamed in 1885 in honour of Emil Zsigmondy, who together with his brother Otto made the first ascent in 1879 - before that it was known simply as the Feldkopf and long thought impossible to climb.