Tragic hike accident in Tyrol: woman falls 80 meters into death

Tragic hike accident in Tyrol: woman falls 80 meters into death

In a tragic incident in the Tyrolean Alps, a 43-year-old woman from Germany lost her life on May 29, 2025. The group, consisting of four hikers and two dogs, was on its way to the Grießbachalm when the accident occurred. According to 5min it happened as a dog suddenly ran towards a steep slope.

The woman hurried afterwards and lost the hold. She tried to sitting down the slope, which was extremely slippery due to wet grass and a climb of 42 degrees. Tragically, she plunged around 80 meters and overturned several times, which ultimately led to her death. The alarmed emergency helicopter crew was only able to determine the death of the woman on site.

a common risk in the Alps

mountain accidents are not uncommon in the Alps. As early as 2022, the German Alpine Club experienced a record high of accidents in which 1243 members were affected. 35 people died. A similar incident occurred on June 27, 2024, when a 65-year-old German hiker had suffered fatal head injuries in Sölden after crashing 200 meters and collided with boulders. In this case, too, the emergency doctor could only determine the death of the man, as merkur

The high number of mountain accidents raises the question of how hikers can be better protected. Caution is particularly required in steep terrain, especially when pets are involved. The incident in Tyrol urges the mindfulness of hiking in order to avoid similar tragedies in the future.