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Alpinist falls on the Großglockner: life-threatening grip breaks!
On May 26, 2025, an alpinist fell on the Großglockner after a handle broke. Rescue workers were quickly deployed.
Alpinist falls on the Großglockner: life-threatening grip breaks!
On May 26, 2025, a serious alpine accident occurred on the Stüdlgrat of the Großglockner. Three alpinists from Poland were involved in a dramatic situation when a fist-sized hold broke in the upper third of the route. This caused a 43-year-old man to lose his balance and fall approximately two meters into the rope. The emergency call was made immediately and the alpinists needed help to save the injured man. Rescue workers were alerted and a helicopter was deployed.
The injured man was rescued using a rope and he was finally flown to the Stüdlhütte before being transported to the hospital in Lienz. The location was the Matrei police station in East Tyrol, which provided further information about the incident. The accident once again shows the dangers of alpinism and the challenges mountaineers face, especially in the demanding conditions of the Alps. 5min.at reports in detail about the dramatic events.
Summary of similar accidents
The accident on the Großglockner is not the only incident that has shocked the mountaineering community in recent weeks. On September 20, 2023, two women, a 26-year-old from Kufstein and a 43-year-old from the Schwaz district, fell about 50 meters when the younger alpinist wanted to climb unroped. Her crampons became loose, which had fatal consequences. While the 26-year-old remained uninjured, the 43-year-old suffered serious injuries. A mountain guide who was present as a witness alerted the rescue workers, but the helicopter rescue was made difficult by storm and fog. Finally, the injured person was brought to the refuge on a stretcher and transported to the valley on a supply cable car before being flown to the Lienz district hospital in a rescue helicopter. This clearly shows how important quick and coordinated rescue measures are in the mountains.
This incident is part of a worrying trend of unfortunate events in the Alps. On the same day, May 26, 2025, a five-person hiking group from Germany also had to be rescued in the Wilder Kaiser. Another fatal incident occurred at Rimpfischhorn in the Valais Alps, where tragically five ski tourers were found dead. The dangers of mountain sports require extensive preparation, experience and the necessary knowledge to minimize risks. Portals.news and Alpin.de delve into the topic of frequent and dangerous accidents in the Alps and provide important information about the safety precautions mountaineers should take.