Hiking from Nuremberg crashes 30 meters - tragedy in Salzburg!

Eine 68-jährige Wanderin aus Nürnberg stürzt in Österreich tödlich ab. Der Vorfall ereignete sich am 15.06.2025.
A 68-year-old hiker from Nuremberg is fatal in Austria. The incident occurred on June 15, 2025. (Symbolbild/MW)

Hiking from Nuremberg crashes 30 meters - tragedy in Salzburg!

Nürnberg, Deutschland - A tragic hiking tour ended fatally for a 68-year-old woman from Nuremberg. The incident occurred today in the beautiful surroundings of Saalfelden, Salzburg. During an excursion on a hiking stall, where she was accompanied by her relatives, the woman surprisingly crashed about 30 meters.

The circumstances of the accident seem to indicate that the woman probably stumbled and then remained on a hiking trail below. Despite the immediate help of two randomly present doctors and the rescue worker, which was then alerted, the life of the hiker could not be saved. Both attempts to resuscitate on the part of the doctors as well as through a mountain rescuer and a flight rescue were unsuccessful.

accident location and previous incidents

The headproof operations manager reported that several accidents have already happened in the same area. This sad statistics throws a light on the dangers that lurk while hiking in the Austrian mountains. The beautiful nature of this region can quickly become a risky challenge, especially if hikers are careless or do not correctly assess the conditions.

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The Saalfelden region offers breathtaking landscapes and exciting hiking trails, but hikers should always be very careful. The accident of this Nuremberg woman makes it clear that even a short carelessness can have fatal consequences. It is to be hoped that such incidents can continue to be minimized by clarification and corresponding security measures.

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OrtNürnberg, Deutschland
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