Hochtausing, Alpine summit in Totes Gebirge, Austria.

Hochtausing is a 1,823 m summit in the Styrian part of the Totes Gebirge, rising in isolation above the wooded knolls around it. It has steep north and south walls, and a summit cross stands on the frequently visited top.

The sources record no founding date or first-ascent history for Hochtausing. They document only the routes: a marked ascent from Wörschach over the east ridge, and the unmarked, unmaintained Toni-Steig over the west ridge. The 2005 Alpine Club guide by Gisbert Rabeder describes the mountain for walkers, climbers and mountaineers.

The Toni-Steig is an unmarked, unmaintained route over the west ridge, not a secured via ferrata; the marked ascent from Wörschach runs over the east ridge. The name honours Toni, a local climber remembered in the route's designation. Walkers should expect pathless, rough ground rather than fixed metal pegs.

The ascent starts from Schönmoos parking and follows marked trails through woodlands up to the eastern climbing route near 1450 meters elevation. The climb works best during stable weather with proper hiking and climbing gear.

The Toni-Steig, the unmarked and unmaintained route over the west ridge, is often confused with the marked east-ridge ascent from Wörschach. The summit cross stands on the frequently visited 1823 m top, which rises about 280 m above the surrounding terrain.