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Tragic accident: Hiker falls 200 meters to her death in Mölltal
On June 11, 2025, a hiker had a fatal accident when she slipped on a ridge path in the Mölltal. The deployment of rescue workers followed.
Tragic accident: Hiker falls 200 meters to her death in Mölltal
On June 11, 2025, a tragic hiking accident occurred in Mölltal. A 67-year-old Upper Carinthian woman went on a hike with her husband from Marterle to Zellinkopf in Rangersdorf. The two had planned to continue on the marked hiking trail to Hochnase and then return. But at around 12:30 p.m., the woman, who was walking behind her husband, lost her footing on a narrow ridge path and fell around 200 meters over steep, rocky terrain. Her husband immediately tried to get to his seriously injured wife and made an emergency call.
At the scene of the accident, the emergency doctor from the Christophorus 7 emergency helicopter diagnosed the woman's death. The husband was then flown into the valley in the rescue helicopter. The injured hiker's body was rescued by a police helicopter, which transported her to Rangersdorf using a rope. This tragic situation shows the dangers of hiking in the mountains.
More serious accidents in the mountains
How alpin.de reported that there have been a number of serious accidents in the mountains in recent weeks. On June 6, 2025, several tragic incidents happened, including the death of a woman in Graubünden after being attacked by cows and the death of the Italian climber Cristian Brenna on Monte Biaena. An avalanche accident at the Königspitze also claimed a life. These accidents highlight the risks that mountain athletes often take.
The hiking season in particular always attracts people to the mountains, which is also reflected in the accident statistics. Loud alpenverein.de There was a record number of accidents among members of the German Alpine Club (DAV) in 2022. A total of 1,243 DAV members were affected by mountain accidents, with the accident rate remaining at approximately the same level compared to previous years. Of particular note, 35 of the accidents were fatal, which is a low level for the third year in a row.
Security risks and climate change
Statistics also show that 9% of mountaineering and alpine mountaineering accidents are due to falling rocks and ice, a risk caused by climate change. Thawing permafrost and melting glaciers mean that such risks are increasing. The hiking accidents also show a shift towards (old) snow fields, especially in the months of March and April. Such information is essential for hikers to be aware of the risks and take preventive measures.
The events of the last few weeks and the statistics make it clear how important it is to be careful and well prepared in mountain sports in order to avoid accidents like the tragic incident in Mölltal.