Completely exhausted

Couple rescued from the mountain by helicopter

The holidaymakers were brought down to the valley by the "Libelle" police helicopter.(Bild: Pressefoto Scharinger © Daniel Scharinger)

A foreign couple on vacation in Kleinwalsertal had completely overestimated themselves when planning their tour. The two set off from Hirschegg on Monday towards the Walmendingerhorn, which they were not supposed to reach. 

When planning the hike, the couple had loaded a GPS route onto their navigation device and then set off on foot from Hirschegg/Wäldele towards the summit. As the hike progressed, the hiker duo soon lost their strength. In the pathless terrain, the completely exhausted couple had no choice but to call mountain rescue. Uninjured but slightly chilled, the couple were rescued a short time later and flown back down to the valley by the "Libelle" police helicopter.