Trial Begins for Mountaineer Accused in Girlfriend's Death on GroßglocknerTue 10th Feb, 2026The upcoming trial at the Innsbruck Regional Court has drawn significant attention as a mountaineer faces charges relating to the death of his partner during an ascent of Austria's highest peak, the Großglockner. According to prosecutors, the pair attempted to summit the 3,798-meter mountain in January 2025 via the challenging Stüdlgrat route. The expedition was undertaken with equipment deemed excessively heavy and without provisions for an emergency bivouac. The prosecution claims that as the situation worsened, the mountaineer failed to issue a timely emergency call. Key considerations include the climber's responsibilities regarding route planning, equipment selection, and the welfare of less experienced companions in extreme environments.

Source: The Munich Eye February 10, 2026 23:09 UTC