Overview

• Two hikers, aged 19 and 24, were rescued by the Bergwacht on Saturday after becoming stranded on a steep cliff in Neidlingen, Landkreis Esslingen.
• The women followed an online hiking route that led them to dangerous terrain on the Swabian Alb, where the path ended abruptly near a cliff edge.
• After realizing they were stuck, the hikers called emergency services for assistance.
• The Bergwacht successfully used a rope device to pull the women 25-30 meters up from below the cliff edge.
• Both women were unharmed during the rescue, highlighting the importance of sticking to designated paths and being prepared for emergencies while hiking.