Wanderin (53) injures herself on a large Almkogel!

Wanderin (53) injures herself on a large Almkogel!

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, an accident occurred on an mountain tour on the Großer Almkogel, which was fatal to a 53-year-old hiker from the Amstetten district. While she was the hiking route in the municipal area of ​​Großraming together with her husband, the accident passed around 12 o'clock at noon. The descent on hiking trail 492, which leads to the Ennserhütte, took a dramatic turn when the woman fell at an altitude of 1,350 meters and broke his right wrist.

The hiking couple was competent after the fall by reaching the Ennershütte and alerting the mountain rescue there. The volunteer rescue workers of the Steyr/Losenstein mountain rescue company were quickly on hand and provided the injured on site before transporting them to the Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Clinic Steyr for outpatient treatment. Unfortunately, such incidents often occur in the mountain season, even if the weather conditions are not always inviting.

growing trend in hiking accidents

The hiking season is in full swing, and despite a rainy summer, the mountains are visited by many hikers. However, the reports on hiking accidents are piling up, as the luzernerzeitung.ch . These increasing numbers cannot be ignored. Daniel Bieri, head of the Pilatus rescue station, reports on an increase in missions compared to the quieter first half of the year. So far there have been six fatal hiking accidents in the Central Europe region, and Rega has already flown 930 missions for hikers this year.

In addition, the injuries often occur on the lower leg or foot (40%), followed by head injuries and injuries to the knee, thighs or pelvis (18%each). Seniors in particular seem to be severely affected, while younger recreational athletes between the ages of 30 and 50 are often in need.

The importance of mountain rescue

The mountain rescue plays a crucial role in the safety of the hikers. The Alpine Rettung Central Switzerland has already been 20 years of experience and has 86 rescue stations that work closely with the Rega. The dangers in the mountains increase, but the members of these organizations are well equipped and motivated to help the hikers in need. They continue to train and use new technologies to improve their skills.