Young holidaymaker (26) falls 100 metres into the depths while hiking and dies

In Tyrol, a 26-year-old German woman lost her life while mountaineering in the Alps. For her, any help came too late.

Kufstein — A tragic accident occurred on Thursday (September 5, 2024) at the Ellmauer Halt in the Austrian Alps: A German mountaineer fell about 100 meters into the depths.

Tragic accident in Austria: 26-year-old mountaineer slips while hiking

According to a report from the Tyrol State Police Directorate, the mountaineer was hiking east of Kufstein on the Gamsangersteig. The 26-year-old then slipped on a stone and lost her balance, the report continues. She fell about 100 meters through parts of the rocky mountain range and died at the scene of the accident.

Tragic mountain accidents keep happening in the Alps. At the end of August, a German mountaineer fell on rocky terrain near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Help came too late for him too. Just a few days earlier, a man had a fatal accident while hiking on the Zugspitze.

Many mountain accidents in 2024: Experts assess caution during mountain tours

According to the German Alpine Association (DAV), most alpine accidents occur in Tyrol. According to experts, the greatest danger comes from mountain tours in midsummer. Hikers could suffer from mild heat stroke or sunstroke at this time of year. The DAV therefore recommends that alpinists use sufficient sun protection, drink water regularly and prepare accordingly.

Peter Haberstock from the Allgäu Mountain Rescue Service also advises caution. Mountain hikers should realistically assess their fitness level and take enough food and drink with them in their backpacks. There is also a danger of old snow fields where one could easily slip. (simply)