Hiker falls in Neuberg: dramatic rescue operation in the ice!

Hiker falls in Neuberg: dramatic rescue operation in the ice!

Neuberg an der Mürz, Österreich - Neuberg an der Mürz (STMK): On Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2025, a worrying incident occurred on a hiking trail in Neuberg an der Mürz. A hiker fell on the ice -smooth path and has injured an indefinite degree. Since she didn't have a cell phone with her, she could not call for help herself and had to ask desperately for attention. A passing man finally heard her calls for help and immediately alerted the rescue workers. The situation illustrates the dangers that hiking can bring in winter, especially in slippery paths.

The advancing emergency services included the Neuberg fire brigade with three vehicles and 18 emergency services, the Red Cross and the police. The injured was transported on a basket grinding carrier with a rope protection from the frozen hiking trail to the rescue car. This coordinated rescue operation illustrates the importance of emergency preparations and portable communication means, especially for hikers in remote areas.

hiking paradise Neuberg an der Mürz

Neuberg an der Mürz is known for its breathtaking nature and the variety of hiking opportunities. The region, embedded between the foothills of the Hochschwab and the Semmering area, attracts hiking enthusiasts with their gentle hills, dense forests and impressive mountain ranges. The highlights include the Mürztal Panoramaweg and the circular hiking trail around Lake Leopoldstein, which offer both beginners and experienced hikers unforgettable experiences. Especially in spring and autumn, nature blooms and invites you to relaxing excursions, while the waterfalls and the charming Neuberg Castle at the Mürz are further tourist attractions.