It is one of the best-known climbing peaks in the Northern Limestone Alps.

It has a multitude of challenging climbing routes, especially through the mighty slabs (Plattenfluchten) of the south face.

In the vicinity of the summit is a permanent bothy where climbers may take refuge in emergencies.

The Schüsselkarspitze was first climbed in 1894 by Heinrich Moser and Oscar Schuster who assailed its north flank.

[1] Until then the peak had been viewed as unclimbable as a result of several failed attempts.