A 37-year-old member of a neo-Nazi organisation, Andreas Münzhuber, tragically fell 200 feet to his death while attempting to climb Untersberg mountain in Bavaria on September 29. Münzhuber was part of a 30-person expedition when the incident occurred.
Untersberg Mountain is historically significant. It was a favourite site of Adolf Hitler, who commissioned the construction of his Eagle’s Nest retreat there.
Untersberg is historically significant. It was a favourite site of Adolf Hitler, who commissioned the construction of his Eagle’s Nest retreat in the region.
Münzhuber was a senior board member of the neo-Nazi group Der III Weg (The Third Way), as reported by German news outlet T-Online. Founded in September 2013 in Heidelberg, the group emerged as a splinter faction of the far-right National Democratic Party (NPD).
According to a report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the organisation maintains a small membership of around 600, emphasising political activism overgrowth. As noted in a report from last year, Münzhuber served as the treasurer for the Bavaria faction.
Witnesses indicate that Münzhuber lost his footing on an exposed root during the hike, leading to his fatal fall. Rescue efforts included the deployment of two helicopters to recover his body, according to The Telegraph.
In the wake of his death, a fundraising page was created to assist with funeral costs. A tribute described Münzhuber, affectionately known as “Münzi,” as a man with many plans for the future.
The tribute highlighted the impact of his passing on his family, noting that his wife is now left to raise their daughter alone. The couple’s daughter, just under four months old, is said to resemble her father closely.
As of Friday afternoon, the fundraising page has garnered nearly £10,000 in donations.
