Rock in the Ötscher-Tormäuer: hiking trails open again safely!

Rock in the Ötscher-Tormäuer: hiking trails open again safely!

Naturpark Ötscher-Tormäuer, Österreich - In the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, there was recently a rock fall that led to the temporary closure of several hiking trails. The rock fall occurred near the Ötscherhias snack station, which led to uncertainty with the passing hikers. Some visitors fled out of the gorge when rubble fell into the depths. Fortunately, the affected hiking trails are now safe and open again.
Austria 24 reports that the situation was calmed down by the rapid measures of those responsible.

The Mitterbach mountain rescue was significantly involved in the security work in order to restore the accessibility of the paths. Parking manager Florian Schublach confirmed that all dangerous places were checked, cleaned and released again. Despite the release of the paths, nature remains unpredictable, which is why hikers are stopped to consider alpine rules. This includes sure -footedness, good shoes and the right equipment to avoid accidents. These safety precautions are particularly important, since more and more slips in the region were found in winter.
ORF Niederösterreich added that the security measures have been successfully completed.

information on safety in alpine areas

The Bad Schwanberg mountain rescue also plays an important role in this regard. It is one of 53 local rescue rescues in Styria and focuses in particular on the districts of Deutschlandsberg and Leibnitz. The activities of the mountain rescue include search inserts, piste service and avalanche inserts. In 2020 the mountain rescue Bad Schwanberg recorded 7 search inserts in the summer and 56 slope inserts in the wine level. Local position manager Karl Fauland emphasizes the importance of the right equipment, especially in alpine regions.
MeinDärzärt indicates that the climbs of the number of visitors in the areas of application require an appropriate planning of tours.

hikers should always take different aspects into account when planning their excursions, including the route, the weather, possible darkness, the avalanche situation and currently applicable corona rules. An important note is also the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140, which should be contacted as soon as possible. The incidents in the Ötscher-Tormäuer make it clear how important forward-looking action and suitable measures are to ensure security in mountain regions.