Fatal climbing accident in Nassfeld: man crashes 45 meters

Fatal climbing accident in Nassfeld: man crashes 45 meters

Nassfeld, Österreich - On August 13, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in the Nassfeld, Hermagor district, Carinthia, as a 67-year-old man from Upper Austria died during a via ferrata tour. The man was on the road with his 57-year-old partner and started the tour around 10 a.m.

The accident happened on the first rope bridge when the man lost his balance and plunged around 15 meters into steep, rock -well -well -used terrain. In addition, he slipped another 30 meters, which led to a heavy fall. The partner alerted the emergency helicopter RK1 at 10:37 a.m. Unfortunately, the emergency doctor could only determine the death of the man.

recovery and the cause of the accident

The recovered of the accident was carried out by the "Libelle" police helicopter and the Hermagor mountain rescue. Initial information from the Hermagor alpine police indicate that the accident is due to a non -proper use of the via ferrata set in connection with the used combination belt. These occurrences illustrate the risks that exist when climbing mountaineering and especially when walking via ferrata when security precautions are disregarded.

The incident in the Nassfeld is part of a worrying series of mountain accidents that have occurred in the Alps in the past few weeks. According to reports from alpin.de there were several serious incidents in the first weeks, including fatal falls on the Matterhorn and in the Ötztaler Alpen and on the monk. These accidents throw a light on the dangers of mountain sports and the need to be well prepared and on the go with the right equipment.

The events in Nassfeld are a tragic memory of the dangers that mountaineering brings with it, and the immediate need to strictly adhere to security measures in order to prevent such faithinal in the future. In view of the frequency of such incidents, it is essential that mountaineers are aware of the risks and act accordingly.