Gerlos Pass

#1236 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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Gerlos Pass is a mountain pass in the Austrian Alps between the Oberpinzgau region in the state of Salzburg and the Zillertal valley in Tyrol. The old road leads from Wald im Pinzgau to Gerlos in the Zillertal valley. It is closed to trucking and not always open in winter. A new toll road that is open all year was built in the 1960s from Krimml to Gerlos. ()

Local name: Gerlospass Maximum elevation: 4921 ftCoordinates: 47°13'60"N, 12°6'0"E

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Gerlos Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zillertal Arena, New Bamberg Hut, Kröndlhorn, Krimml Waterfalls.

4.7 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Zillertal Arena
120 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, the Zillertal Arena stands as a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts. This expansive ski area is renowned for its well-groomed slopes, modern lift systems, and breathtaking alpine scenery.
5.7 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
New Bamberg Hut
147 min walk • Tucked away in the breathtaking Alpine landscape of Austria, the New Bamberg Hut stands as a beacon for mountaineers and hikers seeking refuge and respite in the heart of nature. This alpine hut, nestled at an altitude that offers panoramic views of the surrounding...
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kröndlhorn
139 min walk • The Kröndlhorn is a 2,444 m above sea level high mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria. It is one of the highest mountains on the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps. The state border between Tyrol and Salzburger Land runs over its summit.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Krimml Waterfalls, Krimml
106 min walk • The Krimml Waterfalls, with a total height of 380 metres, are the highest waterfall in Austria. The falls are on the Krimmler Ache river and are located near the village of Krimml in the High Tauern National Park in Salzburg state.
5.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Torhelm
133 min walk • At a height of 2,494 m the Torhelm is one of the highest mountains in the Kitzbühel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It lies at the head of several side valleys of the Ziller and Brixental valleys.
4.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Salzachgeier
107 min walk • The Salzachgeier is a rugged peak on the edge of the Kitzbühel Alps on the border of the Austrian states of Salzburg and Tyrol.
5.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kreuzjoch
144 min walk • At 2,558 m above sea level the Kreuzjoch is the highest peak in the Kitzbühel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The Kreuzjoch also forms the southwestern end of the Kitzbühel Alps. To the west it is bounded by the Ziller valley, to the southeast by the Gerlos valley. The Kreuzjoch's neighbouring peak is the Torhelm.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wildkarspitze
115 min walk • The Wildkarspitze is a mountain, 3,073 m, in the Zillertal Alps in the Austrian state of Salzburg.
5.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aleitenspitze
139 min walk • The Aleitenspitze is a mountain, 2,449 m above sea level, in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria. It is one of the highest peaks on the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps.
3.5 miE
47°12'51"N • 12°10'9"E
WasserWelten Krimml, Krimml
90 min walk • Museum
3.6 miE
47°13'19"N • 12°10'29"E
Pfarrkirche Krimml, Krimml
92 min walk • Church