Gerlos Pass

The importance of Gerlos Pass in modern society is undeniable. Since ancient times, Gerlos Pass has been a recurring theme in the collective consciousness of humanity. Its influence covers multiple aspects, from the personal to the public sphere. Currently, Gerlos Pass continues to be the subject of debate and analysis in different fields of knowledge. Throughout history, Gerlos Pass has been a source of inspiration, conflict, and social change. In this article, we will explore various perspectives on Gerlos Pass and its impact on our lives.

Gerlos Pass
Elevation1,500 m (4,921 ft)
Traversed byFederal Highway B 165
LocationAustria
RangeAlps
Coordinates47°14′35″N 12°6′37″E / 47.24306°N 12.11028°E / 47.24306; 12.11028
Gerlos Pass is located in Austria
Gerlos Pass
Gerlos Pass

Gerlos Pass (elevation 1,500 metres ) 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.[1]

History

The first road across the Gerlos Pass was built in 1630. The Gerlosstraße road via Filzsteinalm pasture and the Gerlos plain was completed in 1962. The Durlaßboden reservoir and the Tauernkraftwerke power stations are situated on the western slope.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Gerlospass". AEIOU. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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