Overview
- The teenager left his parents' home in Unterknöringen at about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday and did not return as planned.
- Police say he likely took a train toward Oberstdorf to do a solo mountain tour and his exact whereabouts remain unknown.
- Ground teams, the Bergwacht, a police helicopter, drones and scent dogs have searched likely climbing routes (Klettersteige) but have found no results so far.
- Officers published the youth's description and likely clothing, including a dark green Adidas Terrex fleece rain jacket and a black 30‑liter Nike or Adidas backpack, and listed the case on the Bavarian police website.
- Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Polizeiinspektion Burgau at 08222/9690-0 or call emergency number 110 for urgent tips and say searches will continue depending on weather and leads.