Drama on Schobersberg: 82-year-old falls 40 meters into the valley!

Drama on Schobersberg: 82-year-old falls 40 meters into the valley!

On April 30, 2025, a serious hiking accident occurred on the Schobersberg in the municipality of Abtenau when an 82-year-old woman slipped, a locals, slipped while walking and fell about 40 meters above a scree. Her 81-year-old girlfriend, who was traveling with her, immediately took measures to call help. She relegated to the injured woman and alerted the rescue workers, who then reacted quickly.

The rescue was supported by the emergency medical helicopter "Martin 1", which removed the two women using rope. The injured 82-year-old was taken to the Salzburg University Hospital after her primary care, where she will be treated further. The severity of your injuries has so far been indefinite, but the quick reaction and the use of the rescue workers helped decisively.

personal responsibility for hiking

A similar topic for personal responsibility for hiking recently came up in a court ruling. In one case, two hikers, an experienced man and an inexperienced woman, complained after they got into trouble in the Rappenklammspitze in the Karwendel. The woman had refused to continue on a dangerous rock face, and the hike ended with a call to the mountain rescue. The costs for the use were almost 8,500 euros, which were initially borne by the woman.

It is important that the Munich Regional Court decided that the woman was responsible for the costs, since the hike was seen as a private leisure event and not as a commercial tour. According to the court, both hikers were responsible for the decisions made during the tour.

consequences for those affected

This case throws a light on the challenges and dangers of hiking in the mountains. After the judgment of October 24, 2023, Az.: 27 O 3674/23, the court emphasized that the personal responsibility of the hikers is of crucial importance. This is particularly relevant in view of the current events in Abtenau, where the 82-year-old got into a life-threatening situation by falling.

The incident in Abtenau and the judgment from Munich increase awareness of security and responsibility when hiking. It is crucial that hikers are aware of their skills and understand the risks in nature to avoid such tragic incidents.

Further information on the latest developments and legal aspects can be found in the reports of 5min [ADAC] (https://www.adac.de/news/uremun- Bergrettung-wander/).