Gerlos Pass
B165Zell am Ziller to Vorderkrimml · Tyrol
Distance19.7mi · 32 km
Drive time39 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainForest
An alpine pass linking the Zillertal and Salzburg's high falls.
The B165 Gerlosstraße crosses the Gerlos Pass at 1,531 m between Zell am Ziller and Krimml, climbing through alpine meadow to the dramatic Krimml Waterfalls, Austria's highest. Flowing and scenic; watch for motorbikes, coaches, and quick weather on the open top.
Where it runs
Zell am ZillerStart · Tyrol
VorderkrimmlEnd · Austria
Character
Corners32bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins8tight bends
Climb993 mtotal ascent
Summit1583 mhighest point · 5194 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
990 m rangeKnow before you go
- Motorbikes and coaches
- Quick weather on top
- Toll on the scenic alpine road
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