The Sonnenspitze lies south of the village of Ehrwald on the north-westernmost end of the Mieming Chain.

To the west lies the village of Biberwier, to the east is the 1,657 m high lake of Seebensee.

The way is marked and secured with anchors and several pitons as intermediate belay points.

In places the waymarks are hard to spot, which is why a good sense of direction for the ascent is essential.

It runs for long sections through steep, grassy slopes and the uppermost 100 metres in height are a UIAA grade II climb in places.