Alpinist falls 250 meters on the Großglockner - rescue in use!

Alpinist falls 250 meters on the Großglockner - rescue in use!

On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, a serious mountain accident at the Großglockner, Austria's highest peak, occurred. A 31-year-old alpinist from Salzburg crashed over a snow flank around 7.30 a.m. during his tour. The crash occurred in the area of ​​the Ködnitzkees, where the man fell between 250 and 300 meters. Dolomitenstadt reports that another mountaineer has observed the incident and immediately alerted the emergency services.

The accident occurred at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, below the eagle rest. The injured alpinist had left his tour from the parking lot at the Lucknerhaus in Kals at 4.30 a.m. After the crash, he was flown to the Innsbruck clinic with a helicopter. His companion was unharmed and was brought into the valley by the police helicopter.

accumulation of mountain accidents

The tragic incident on the Großglockner is not the only mountain accident that made headlines in the past few days. June 6, 2025 ended tragically for a woman in Andiast, Graubünden, Switzerland, which was overrun during an alpine pasture of cows. Another serious incident also occurred on June 3 when the Italian climbing legend Cristian Brenna died on Monte Biaena above Lake Garda. According to alpin , such incidents in the Alps are worrying in the current season.

On May 30, 2025, a 28-year-old was found dead after an avalanche accident at the Königspitze, and a family from Germany also got into an emergency in the Tennengebirge despite their experience, which made a nightly mountain rescue necessary. By June 9th, numerous other incidents were recorded that indicate the dangers in the mountains.

The recurring reports on mountain accidents show that alpine leisure activities are associated with risks. This underlines the need to prepare for alpine activities thoroughly and always act carefully. The emergency services are ready to help in an emergency, but it remains important to take responsibility for your own security.