Tragic crash on the Kitzbüheler Horn: Dutch dies in the event of a fall

Tragic crash on the Kitzbüheler Horn: Dutch dies in the event of a fall

On June 5, 2025, a tragic accident occurred on the Kitzbüheler Horn in Tyrol, in which a 63-year-old Dutch lost his life. The man was on a hike on the Jägersteig with his daughter and his son -in -law when he fell on a steep, grassy north side. The crash occurred from an altitude of about 1,601 meters and fatally ended when it overturned about 40 meters of altitude over the slope and remained motionless.

Despite immediate resuscitation attempts, which were made by his son-in-law and randomly present US tourists, no one could save the man's life. The emergency doctor helicopter C4 was alerted, but the emergency services were only able to determine the death of the hiker. The salvage took place through a police helicopter.

frequent mountain accidents in the Alps

This misfortune is part of a worrying series of serious accidents in the Alps. Another tragic incident occurred on May 26, 2025, when five ski tourers were found dead at the Rimpfischhorn in the Valais Alps. On the same day, a five -member German hiking group in the Wilder Kaiser was saved at the last minute after it was in mountainous.

Most of the recent accidents are due to the dangers of the mountains that hikers and mountaineers often underestimate. This is underpinned by the large number of accident statistics. According to Volksstimme are responsible for mountain biking or skiing for almost half of the injuries, while the other half results from accidents while hiking or climbing.

The German Red Cross therefore recommends that hikers should find out about the weather and off-road conditions before visiting and should initially test their skills with easier ways. The use of the right clothing and sufficient meals is also crucial to be prepared in emergencies.

rescue operations in Germany

In 2022, the numbers of mountain accidents in the Harz remained almost unchanged compared to the previous year. Savior in Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt carried out about 380 missions, with the majority of the Lower Saxony Harz side. The mountain rescue was particularly active in operations on ski slopes, while around 130 missions were recorded in Saxony-Anhalt without slopes.

The climbing of the accident vary, with mountain bike systems being common accident locations. Injuries often concentrate on ankle, knees, forearms, wrists and shoulders, which underlines the need to go into the mountains well prepared.

The shocking misfortune on the Kitzbüheler Horn determining for the discussion about security in the Alps. Hikers should be aware of the risks and always pay attention to adequate equipment to prevent accidents.