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Vandalism at the Watzmann refuge: mountain rescue service sounds the alarm!
Schönau am Königssee: Vandalism at the Watzmann-Hocheck refuge leads to repairs and safety measures by the mountain rescue service.
Vandalism at the Watzmann refuge: mountain rescue service sounds the alarm!
On the weekend before last, the door to the Ramsau mountain rescue service's locked emergency storage room in the refuge at Watzmann-Hocheck was broken down. This repeated vandalism problem represents a serious concern for the mountain rescue service and the safety of the emergency services. According to the BRK Berchtesgadener Land district association, fortunately nothing was stolen from the room in which material for bad weather operations is stored. The mountain rescue service and a police officer from the Alpine Task Force (AEG) were immediately on site and filed a report.
The door has since been temporarily repaired and can now be locked again. Michael Renner, head of operations at the Ramsau mountain rescue service, points out that the refuge is not only affected by vandalism, but is also in a generally poor condition. For example, an important wooden step that was used as a fireplace was damaged.
Challenges caused by vandalism
Renner reports repeated problems with vandalism and littering in the refuge. He actively looks for solutions and talks to everyone involved about how the refuge can be preserved in the long term. Drastic measures may be necessary to protect the fabric of the shelter. The refuge at Watzmann-Hocheck is the only way to find shelter from the weather conditions on the ridge crossing between Watzmannhaus and Wimbachgrieshütte, which underlines its importance.
The Ramsau mountain rescue service, which includes over 40 active women and men, volunteers for mountain rescue in Bavaria. Their area of operation extends across the Berchtesgaden National Park, including Watzmann and Hochkalter, as well as other alpine regions. The team consists of specialists including mountain guides, emergency doctors and avalanche dog handlers who are trained in various areas such as air and cave rescue. In addition, members from various professional groups are involved, including electricians and computer scientists.
Support for the mountain rescue service
The mountain rescue service's financing relies on donations in order to be able to support the helpers in high alpine terrain. Those interested have the opportunity to support the Ramsau mountain rescue service through donations or as long-term sponsors. The bank details for donations are:
| bank | IBAN | BIC |
|---|---|---|
| Volks- u. Raiffeisenbank BGL e.G. | DE12 7109 0000 0003 4112 14 | GENODEF1BGL |
Annual reports from recent years are also available and provide an insight into the activities and needs of the Ramsau mountain rescue service. How bgland24 reported, the challenges for the Ramsau mountain rescue service are becoming increasingly intense, and it remains to be hoped that solutions can also be found for the problems at the refuge in the near future. Further information about the Ramsau mountain rescue service can be found on the official website bergwacht-ramsau.de.