Mt. Picco della Croce is one of the highest peaks in the surroundings of Bressanone and thus a popular hiking destination with spectacular view. Well marked paths start at the Vipiteno al Picco della Croce Mountain Hut (2,344 m a.s.l.) in Borgone in the Val di Vizze valley, and at the Bressanone Mountain Hut (2,307 m a.s.l.) in the Valle di Valles, and end on the 3,135 m high top of the mountain. Along the path from Borgone to the Vipiteno al Picco della Croce Mountain Hut there's a protected natural monument, a 10 metres wide spring with stalactites and stalagmites.

The alternative path which starts at the Bressanone Mountain Hut, however, is steeper, but shorter - it proceeds along the Fundres High Route and via the Val di Fumo Wind Gap to the top. The summit cross has been established on the south-eastern summit which is 10 metres lower than the main peak of Mt. Picco della Croce (3,125 m a.s.l.) - Wilde Kreuzspitze in German. Once reached the top, you can look down on the Lago Selvaggio (Wild Lake), a small but mighty moutain lake glimmering in the sun. A two-day trip with overnight stay in the Bressanone Mountain Hut is possible by combining the tour to Mt. Picco della Croce with the hike to Mt. Cima di Valmala (3,022 m a.s.l.). In winter, it is a popular destination among ski tourers.