After the accident in Höllentalklamm: New thunderstorms announced in the Alps - expert warns hikers

The most recent thunderstorm over the Bavarian Oberland has impressively shown that hikers still often underestimate weather hazards in the mountains.

Munich - At the beginning of the week there was a particularly strong thunderstorm in the districts between Munich * and the Bavarian Alps.

The sudden rain had led to a flash flood in the Höllentalklamm, which is popular with hikers.

The Hammersbach running there was so swollen in a very short time that it tore away a bridge above the gorge *.

After the accident in Höllentalklamm: the meterologist warns again of severe storms

Any help came too late for a woman, and the search for her companion has now been discontinued *.

In total, the mountain rescue service was able to save over a hundred people from surrounding huts who had dared to go on a tour despite the thunderstorm * that had already been announced on Sunday.

Again and again, hikers have to be rescued by the mountain rescue service because they underestimate the weather situation or the tour and thus endanger themselves.

This is particularly relevant again for the coming weekend.

Because according to meteorologist Veronika Krieger from

, "strong thunderstorms" are to be expected again this Saturday and Sunday.

Warm air is again displaced by a cold front from Tief * "Luciano".

The expert advises you to take a close look at the weather conditions before going on a tour.

Hikers in the mountains must watch out for these dangers (video)

Weather in Bavaria: DAV spokesman Bucher appeals to hikers to take responsibility

In connection with the accident in the Höllentalklamm, the spokesman for the German Alpine Club (DAV), Thomas Bucher, also points out that as a hiker you have to show personal responsibility * and inform yourself well in advance about the route you have chosen and the weather conditions.

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