Extreme athlete Bruckner: Seven peaks climbed in just four days!

Extreme athlete Bruckner: Seven peaks climbed in just four days!

Vorarlberg, Österreich - A Linz professional firefighter recently performed an impressive performance by climbing seven peaks in Austria in just four days. On June 12, the extreme athlete started in Vorarlberg and thus set a sign of more movement and sustainability in mountain tourism. This is reported by the Kleine Zeitung .

In the first two days he climbed the Piz Buin (3,312 m) and the Großvenediger (3,666 m) in Salzburg. The third day was all about the Großglockner (3,798 m), and on the fourth day he reached the Dachstein (2,995 m). His expedition ended on the fifth day with the climbing of three peaks: Schneeberg (2,076 m), written stone (882 m) and Hermannskogel (542 m) in Vienna, which was a total of 1,000 km and 20,000 meters of altitude.

nature experience and sustainable tourism

This extraordinary adventure spirit comes at a time when mountaineering as a retreat of everyday life is becoming increasingly popular. The tourism industry in mountain regions has experienced record numbers in recent years. For example, Bavaria recorded almost 99 million overnight stays in 2018, and in Austria the number of guests also increased by 3 %, which underlines the importance of mountain tourism. However, these developments require a rethink in terms of sustainability and environmental awareness. Initiatives such as the “Environmental Education and Nature Tourism” project in the Allgäu are aimed at promoting environmentally friendly practices in mountain tourism, as described on bergstiegen.com

Josef Klenner, President of the German Alpine Association, sees a long -term trend towards more nature experience in the Alps. In order to preserve the intact nature for future generations, it is crucial that mountaineers adhere to important rules of conduct, such as the consequence of marked paths and the take away of garbage. Awareness of environmentally friendly equipment is also growing, with products from brands such as Patagonia and Edelrid becoming increasingly important.

Responsibility and climate regulations in mountain sports

Given the challenges of climate change, such as the back glaciers, it is important that athletes rethink their mobility habits. Over 60 % of CO2 emissions in mountain sports are due to the travel to the course locations. Therefore, alternatives such as bicycles or public transport should be considered to minimize the individual CO2 footprint. This is being treated in detail on alpenverein.de

Bruckner's performance should not only put a top -class sporting performance, but also raise awareness of sustainability and environmental protection. To preserve the beauty of the mountains, individual responsibility is required. A collective rethink is needed to continue to experience the Alpine Nature in the future.