Tragic death: the Instagram favorite fell and died in that area

42-year-old British tourist in the Dachstein mountains While alone on the famous 130-foot staircase, he fell into the valley and died tragically.

According to the Mirror, the identity of the victim is unknown. During the investigation, the unfortunate His fall was described as an accident and the involvement of third parties was ruled out.

Two helicopters and several officers from two nearby police departments removed the victim’s body from the valley.

A FAVORITE OF CLIMBING ENTHUSIASTS

The tourist website of the Dachstein region promotes the staircase as “the new main attraction of the Zwieselalm for climbing lovers” and explains that the climb is carried out in four stages and that the staircase “embodies adrenaline of the highest level.”

Climbing uses steel cables, steps, pegs and ladders connected with safety belts to ensure the safety of climbers.

Rated as moderate/difficult, the climb is not considered “ideal” for beginners.

Thousands of people on Instagram share their experiences climbing this spooky tourist attraction every year, and some call it the “stairway to heaven.”

Hallstatt Mayor Alexander Scheutz said more than 7,000 tourists visit the city, home to 750 permanent residents, every day to see the sights that inspired the 2013 film “Arendelle.”