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German Hiker, 60, Dies After 200-Meter Fall on Vorarlberg’s Gehrengrat

Authorities describe the ridge as a demanding high-alpine route.

Overview

  • Police said the woman from the Bavarian district of Main-Spessart slipped at a narrow section of the route.
  • She fell about 200 meters over rocky terrain in front of her companions.
  • Bystanders descended to her location, but the emergency doctor could only confirm her death at the scene.
  • Two men and one woman who were hiking with her were flown down to the valley by helicopter.
  • Initial reports from Vorarlberg police provided no indication of foul play or further investigative details.