Tragedy in the mountains: Two hikers at Garmisch-Partenkirchen dead!
Tragedy in the mountains: Two hikers at Garmisch-Partenkirchen dead!
The Alps once again show up from their treacherous side: On Thursday, June 16, 2025, two hikers died near Garmisch-Partenkirchen on different accidents. A tragic day for the mountains and the hiking friends in the region.
The first incident occurred in Grainau, where a 28-year-old man fell several hundred meters. He was found by a group of hikers who were too late - it was already deadly. The first investigations indicate that the young man could have slipped on a cross. This should serve as a warning for all hikers, because the alpine character of the region always demands its toll.
A little later, the second accident reported: a 62-year-old hiker suddenly collapsed during his tour. Another hiker noticed the misfortune and immediately initiated attempts at resuscitation, but unfortunately they were unsuccessful. An alarmed doctor later found that there was a natural cause of death. It turns out that even the healthiest among us can be hit by one moment to the other.search action in the Höllental
In another tragic case, a landlord reported that a holiday guest from Canada, who wanted to record his planned mountain tour on the Höllental on Wednesday, did not return. Despite warning indications of dangerous snow fields and steep terrain, the student did not let his adventure prevent his adventure. A large -scale search was started immediately by the police and the mountain rescue service, supported by search dogs and a helicopter. Unfortunately, the young man was found lifeless on Thursday in the steep, snow -covered terrain. For the emergency doctor there was only the sad judgment of death.The police assume that the accident was based on an unfortunate chain of circumstances. The mountain rescue and the police urgently warn of the special dangers that lurk in spring in spring. Nature has its own rules and cannot be outwitted.
Alps as attraction and challenge
The region around Garmisch-Partenkirchen is known for its impressive mountains, including the Zugspitze, the Kochelberg, the local mountain and the Alpspitze. The Zugspitze, with its 2962 meters, is the highest summit in Germany and attracts numerous hikers and climbers year after year. Garmisch-Partenkirchen itself has a population of around 28:305 people and offers a variety of hiking trails and outdoor activities for the whole family with an area of 205.66 square kilometers.
The unique landscapes and fresh mountain air make the area popular. Nevertheless, as the tragic incidents show, you should always have respect for nature and do not lose sight of your own security. Only with the right preparation and experience are the Alps really a pleasure.
The next time you climb the mountains and take the advice of the experienced hikers and locals seriously. After all, hiking in the beautiful Alps should remain a pleasure and not become a dangerous challenge.For more information on the accidents, please visit the articles from the Allgäuer Zeitung and BR24 . You can use another unfortunate incident on the Großglockner in a report on alpin.de read.
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