Großer Priel: 71-year-old falls 70 meters

After the fall, the woman was recovered and taken to the Klinikum Kirchdorf. Further details on the type and severity of the injuries were not mentioned in the available sources.

The exact course of the fall is the subject of further investigation. So far it is only clear that the woman stumbled unfortunately while descending from the Großer Priel and then slid or fell about 70 meters down rocky terrain into the depths.

The Großer Priel and the Kühkar

The Großer Priel is 2,515 meters high and is one of the highest peaks of the Totes Gebirge. The normal route leads via the Prielschutzhaus and is regarded as a demanding but fundamentally frequently undertaken mountain tour.

In the Kühkar area, where the fall occurred, hiking trails alternate with coarse-gravel and rocky terrain. Particular caution is required there, especially in wet conditions or after longer dry periods with loose rock.

Rescue operations in the Upper Austrian Alps are generally coordinated by mountain rescue, the alpine police, and in some cases also by the helicopter crews of the Ministry of the Interior. In the specific case, the available sources do not provide any details on the rescue chain.

Safety tips for mountain tours

The incident is a reminder that even supposedly routine mountain tours in high mountains carry risks. Alpine associations recommend checking weather and trail conditions before tours, wearing sturdy footwear, and realistically assessing one's own fitness level.

For the affected hiker, it remains to be hoped that the injuries will heal without lasting consequences. There was no confirmed information about her current state of health at the time of reporting.