Located on the border between Germany (Bavaria) and Austria (Salzburg), it is popular with tourists and day-trippers due to its ease of access and panoramic views.

The Schneibstein is the northernmost peak of the Hagen Mountains, separated from the Hohes Brett in the neighboring Göll massif by the Bluntautal valley and the Torrener Joch.

The normal route starts at the Torrener Joch and approaches the summit from the northwest.

[1] The Joch can be reached from Schönau am Königssee on the German side or from Golling an der Salzach on the Austrian side, or by taking the cable car to the nearby Jenner.

[2] It is also a waypoint on the "Große Reibn", a popular multi-day ski tour around the Königssee.