Gerlos Pass

Gerlos Pass is a mountain pass in the Austrian Alps that connects the regions of Salzburg and Tyrol. It has a long and interesting history, as well as a beautiful natural scenery. 

• Gerlos Pass is 1,500 meters high and has been used as a trade route for centuries. It is close to the border between Tyrol and Salzburg and offers stunning views of the nearby mountains and valleys.
• The first road across the Gerlos Pass was built in 1630. 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. It is a scenic route with a wide, easy-to-drive road. It passes through the Filzsteinalm pasture and the Gerlos plain, where the Durlaßboden reservoir and the Tauernkraftwerke power stations are located.
• Gerlos Pass is a popular tourist destination that is known for its natural beauty, outdoor activities like skiing and hiking, and historical significance. It is situated in the High Tauern National Park, halfway between Salzburg and Tyrol.