Tag: Alpstein
The Alpstein has a fatal history
From the middle of the 19th century, the number of tourists in the Alpstein increased steadily – and with it the alarmingly high number of fatal mountain accidents. Aescher and…
Mother and daughter die in an accident in the Alpstein
During a mountain hike in Appenzellerland, two people have died again. A mother and her daughter had an accident on the way from Aescher to Altenalp. The path runs above…
Fatal accident: hiker crashed on the Alpstein
A 44-year-old mountaineer fell while crossing a snow field. He could only be recovered dead. One person died in the Alpstein on Thursday. Karin Hofer / NZZ ask On Thursday…