Hochkönig massif

Ski mountaineer fell 400 meters to his death

A tragic accident occurred early on Sunday morning on the Hochkönig massif. A 48-year-old ski tourer fell in the Birgkar about 200 meters below the Kematstein in steep terrain and died.

The group of very experienced and well-equipped alpinists were on a ski tour towards Birgkar on Sunday morning. Below the Kematstein (2772 meters), the local man had an unfortunate fall and fell around 400 meters over steep and rocky terrain, as reported by Salzburg Mountain Rescue.

Died at the scene of the accident
Despite immediate assistance from the Martin 10 rescue helicopter team and other ski tourers, the Dientner died at the scene of the accident.

In addition to the helicopter crew, three mountain rescuers from Mühlbach and the Alpine Police were also deployed.