In the Schmirn valley the hamlet of Obern acts as a departure point. From the Tuxertal the Reckner can be ascended from the 1,984 m high Junsbergalm or from Hintertux. The most important base in the Wattener Lizum is the hut Lizumer Hütte (2,019 m).

The southern foot of the summit block can be reached from all these bases over a number of marked hiking trails. The climb from the Lizum is also possible