Vandalism in the Hochschwab: climbing route for FPÖ boss Kickl destroyed!

Vandalism in the Hochschwab: climbing route for FPÖ boss Kickl destroyed!

Hochschwab, Steiermark, Österreich - The shock sits deep in the Styrian Alps! Unknown perpetrators brutally flexed the security hooks of the popular climbing route "Secret Schwob", which were established as first inspections by FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl and two other climbers in 2020. This happened in the Hochschwab Mountains, where the destruction from a deeply rooted hatred of Kickl, which is considered a mountain-enthusiasting politician, results. An alleged member of the Antifa commented on a platform and accused Kickl to abuse the history of the Nazi resistance with its ascent for personal purposes, which explains the background for this extremely dangerous action, as reported today.

In a terrifying act, which is called "vandalism" and expression of irrational malice, the destroyed security hooks not only endanger climbers who rely on them, but also the good reputation of the mountain community itself. Sebastian Schwaighofer, a member of the National Council of the FPÖ, expressed his indignation and warned of the life -threatening consequences for the mountain athletes who Security of the route could start. "Safety points are missing, is in acute danger to life," he said, and criticized the destruction as a sign of weakness, since it could not really represent political views, but rather embodies unreasonableness.

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The website Bergstegen.com has already warned and recommended that the route have been used and recommended that alternatives. This throws a negative light on the entire alpine infrastructure and leads to questions about respect and responsibility in the mountains. According to the website, it is important to recognize the importance of the mountains as a source of the community instead of abusing it as a political stage. The trouble about the destruction is also evident in calls not to endanger the safety of mountain athletes for political content.