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A fissure on the summit of the Hochvogel is steadily widening. Researchers expect a rockfall of several hundred thousand cubic metres.

Video. Hochvogel mountain at risk of major rockslide

Updated: 11/10/2026 - 18:18 GMT+2

The Hochvogel sits on the border between Germany and the Austrian region of Tyrol. It is part of the Allgäu High Alps and stands at 2,592 metres high.

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