Rock slide on the Großglockner: Stüdlgrat impassable for the time being!

Rock slide on the Großglockner: Stüdlgrat impassable for the time being!

The route over the Stüdlgrat to the majestic Großglockner is currently closed, and the reason for this is a rock fall that occurred on Saturday night or Saturday morning at around 3,550 meters above sea level. That reports Vol.at. The dangerous area is currently impassable and could become even more unstable, increasing the risk of further demolitions.

Toni Riepler, the landlord and tenant of the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte, has already provided the first information about the situation. It is clear that the renovation and securing of the affected area must be planned and this process will probably take some time.

The focus is on the safety of mountaineers

The closure affects the entire Stüdlgrat area and hikers are strongly advised to choose alternative routes. The mountain rescue service and the relevant authorities were informed about the incident in order to ensure the safety of all mountaineers ORF Salzburg reported.

Rockfalls and rockfalls represent a constant risk in alpine terrain, especially during thaw periods and after rainfall. Loud KFV Rockfalls are a year-round phenomenon and can be life-threatening. Spring often brings the highest risk when water penetrates rocks, freezes and destabilizes the rock structure when it thaws.

Prevention is everything

The experts warn that hikers and mountaineers often trigger rockfalls themselves by causing rock material to move. This makes it all the more important to stay on official routes and always be aware of your surroundings. The KFV gives helpful tips for more safety: If you stay on marked paths, follow the authorities' advice and ask the hut owner about possible rockfalls before hiking, you can significantly reduce your risk.

Let's focus on safety and always act cautiously. Because in the mountains the following applies: a good hand can often make all the difference!