# German mountain rescue service activity increase > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-mountain-rescue-service-activity-increase > Updated: 2026-09-14T10:06:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Mountain rescue services in Germany have reported a rise in emergency operations and accidents involving hikers. In late August, the Bergwacht Füssen managed seven operations in a single day, including a lightning-induced forest fire near Alpsee and several medical emergencies involving hikers on Tegelberg and the Gelbe Wand Steig. By mid-September, reports indicated a broader trend of increased activity. In the Oberstdorf region, twelve operations were conducted in one week, with eight requiring helicopter assistance. In Saxon Switzerland, a hiker sustained head injuries after falling into a rock crevice, marking the sixth such accident at that location this year. Data from DRK Bergwacht Sachsen shows approximately 400 missions in the first half of the year, an increase from over 300 during the same period the previous year. Authorities are advising hikers to carry essential equipment as daylight hours decrease. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Mountain rescue services in Germany report increased emergency operations German mountain rescue services report rising accident rates, including multiple helicopter rescues in Oberstdorf and a recurring site of falls in Saxon Switzerland. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mountain-rescue-services-in-germany-report-increased-emergency-operations ### 2026-08-29: Bergwacht Füssen manages seven rescue operations in one day Bergwacht Füssen responded to seven rescue operations in a single day, including a forest fire near Alpsee and multiple hiker medical emergencies requiring helicopter assistance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bergwacht-fssen-manages-seven-rescue-operations-in-one-day --- Cite as: German mountain rescue service activity increase. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-mountain-rescue-service-activity-increase