40-year-old falls around 25 meters in climbing garden in Zams

Safety when rappelling

Climbing gardens are secured areas with marked routes that are also used by hobby climbers. Accidents involving serious injuries are rare there, but cannot be ruled out.

The exact circumstances of the fall are still part of ongoing investigations. Whether technical equipment failed or an individual mistake was involved is currently unclear.

Rescue operations in climbing gardens in Tyrol are usually carried out jointly by mountain rescue, alpine police and emergency services.

Operation and rescue

Authorities and police have recorded the incident; further information is expected.

The region around Zams at the entrance to the Upper Inn Valley is considered a popular destination for hikers and climbers, also because of its proximity to the south face of the Venet and the Zammer Loch.

Region of Zams and its climbing areas

Experts point out that special caution is required when lowering on a rope: Before leaning back, the rope must be correctly inserted and the stance checked.

According to mountain guides, even experienced climbers occasionally underestimate the danger of a simple hand movement when routines are not carried out consciously.

The case illustrates how quickly a routine sequence on the rock can lead to a serious fall.