British climber falls 300-ft from ‘’stairway to heaven’’, dies

In a tragic incident, a British tourist died after he fell down more than 300 ft to his death while scaling a narrow ladder on an Austrian mountain.

According to the reports, the area is popular among tourists seeking picturesque Instagram photos. The aerial ladder, known locally as the "stairway to heaven" rises sharply in the Dachstein Mountains outside of Salzburg in Austria and is flocked by the tourists.

The tragic incident happened when the 42-year-old British tourist embarked on a solo climb up the ladder. However, he slipped and fell into the valley below.

Although the police officials and the rescue teams, who also pressed choppers in the rescue operation, rushed to the scene following the accident, the man couldn't be saved. Shortly after, the rescuers recovered his body from the valley.

The Austrian authorities have ruled out any third-party negligence, asserting that the climber was entirely alone at the time of the accident. The identity of the man has not been released.

Notably, the ladder is promoted as the ''new TOP attraction on the Zwieselalm for climbing enthusiasts'' by the tourism department, which said that the climb was done in four stages with the ladder waiting ''as the ultimate adrenaline kick.''

'The Panorama-ladder with its 40 meters is the new TOP attraction for all fans of via Ferratas. The via ferrata on the Donnerkogel at the Zwieselalm in Gosau at Dachstein presents amazing and breathtaking views of the glacier of the Dachstein, as well as of the highest mountain of Austria - the Grobglockner. The Ladder to heaven was built by Outdoor Leadership with their professional climber Heli Putz,'' the description on the website reads.

However, the officials also warn that the climb is "only for experienced climbers" and should be completed in mild weather and calm wind conditions.

The climb is rated as moderate/difficult and is not recommended for beginners.