Tragic alpine accident: 31-year-old dies after falling on the Großglockner

Tragic alpine accident: 31-year-old dies after falling on the Großglockner

Großglockner, Österreich - On June 9, 2025, a 31-year-old alpinist at the Großglockner had an accident. The tragic fall occurred in the Glockner flank at around 3,500 meters. During the climbing, equipped with crampons and pimples, the man lost the hold for previously unknown reasons and slid down the slope for about 250 to 300 meters. He remained motionless when he was quickly reached by his 25-year-old companion, who did first aid and initiated the rescue chain. The injured was flown to the Innsbruck Hospital with the serious injuries, where he died on June 11, 2025 on the night.

like Gailtal-Journal, the two alpinists started on the day of the accident with e-bikes to the Lucknerhütte. After a 30-minute walk to the snow line, they switched to touring skis and climbed over the Ködnitzkees. Not far from the Glockner flank, they continued the climb with crampons when the 31-year-old fell.

medical efforts and examinations

doctors had tried everything to save the life of the climber, but the injuries were too serious. Alpin reports that the police have started an investigation into the exact course of the accident. The normal way to the Großglockner, which is 3,798 meters high, represents a demanding high tour and requires experienced and physical climbers. The difficulty of the route can vary depending on the prevailing conditions, and on good weather weekends there are often long waiting times at the summit.

This tragedy is part of a worrying trend. As highlighted in a report by alpin, there was also a mountain accident on Lake Atters on the same day, in which a 59-year-old was seriously injured. Numerous mountain accidents were also reported on other days, which illustrate the security risks in the exercise of mountain sports. The event on the Großglockner emphasizes the importance of a responsible and well -prepared mountain tour.

The community of the mountaineers mourns the loss of the accident, whose passion for the mountains came to an abrupt end.