Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria

Places to visit near Gerlos

Gerlos is a town in Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria, home to about 790 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 202 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kreuzjoch (6 km), Gerlos Pass (8 km) and Wildgerlostal (8 km).

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Gerlos, Salzburg
Gerlos, Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gerlos at a glance

Location
Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria
Population
about 790
Coordinates
47.2246° N, 12.0301° E
Places within 50 km
240 (240 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gerlos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gerlos: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Gerlos

  • Aleitenspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Schafsiedel · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Großer Beil · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kröndlhorn · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Großer Galtenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Kufstein · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ahornspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Krimmler Achental · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hamberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Standkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Grundschartner · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Trattenbachtal · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Wildkarspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~19 km · Must-see

Things to see near Gerlos, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gerlos

242 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gerlos. The closest is Kreuzjoch (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kreuzjoch · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Gerlos Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Wildgerlostal · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ochsenkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Torhelm · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Plattenkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~10 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Gerlos

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gerlos. The closest is Burgruine Friedburg (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gerlos

13 churches within 100 km of Gerlos. The closest is Granatkapelle (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gerlos

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gerlos. The closest is Schwarzsee (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Schwarzsee · lake · Bezirk Zell am See · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Hintersteiner See · lake · Salzburg · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Blauer See · lake · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Gritzer See · lake · Salzburg · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Thiersee · lake · Salzburg · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Pfrillsee · lake · Salzburg · ~53 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Gerlos

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Gerlos. The closest is Krimml Waterfalls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Gerlos

4 museums within 100 km of Gerlos. The closest is Swarovski Crystal Worlds (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gerlos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gerlos
  2. 8 km Wildgerlostal · viewpoint, Bezirk Zell am See
  3. 5 km Gerlos Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Zell am See
  4. 5 km Ochsenkopf · viewpoint, Bezirk Zell am See
  5. 10 km Kreuzjoch · viewpoint, Bezirk Schwaz
  6. 10 km Torhelm · viewpoint, Bezirk Schwaz
  7. 9 km Back to Gerlos

Plan a longer trip from Gerlos — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Gerlos

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How to reach Gerlos

    All places near Gerlos by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Basispunkt Hall · fort · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ragstattjoch · viewpoint · Bezirk Kufstein · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hinterunnutz · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Großer Bettelwurf · viewpoint · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Plumsjoch · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Amertaler Höhe · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Tauferer Tal · viewpoint · South Tyrol · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kufstein Fortress · fort · Salzburg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Abendstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Kufstein · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vals · viewpoint · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hackenköpfe · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Gritzer See · lake · Salzburg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Thiersee · lake · Salzburg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kitzbüheler Horn · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mühlbachtal · viewpoint · South Tyrol · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Tuxeck · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Montscheinspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Defereggen Valley · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Treffauer · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Großer Landeggkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Navistal · viewpoint · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lorettokapelle · church · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Halltal · viewpoint · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schreckenspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hinteres Sonnwendjoch · viewpoint · Bezirk Kufstein · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Pfrillsee · lake · Salzburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Grubenkarspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sonneck · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schneidjoch · viewpoint · Bezirk Kufstein · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Gumpenspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Gamsjoch · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kompar · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Haller Zunterkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Teufelskopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Gamskarspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ellmauer Halt · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Längsee · lake · Salzburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Neuhaus · fort · South Tyrol · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Der Kotzen · viewpoint · Bezirk Schwaz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hinterer Sattelkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Kufstein · ~53 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gerlos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints202242Kreuzjoch (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1418Burgruine Friedburg (20 km)
    Churches1013Granatkapelle (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Schwarzsee (45 km)
    Waterfalls45Krimml Waterfalls (13 km)
    Museums44Swarovski Crystal Worlds (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Hohe Tauern National Park (31 km)
    Caves12Spannagelhöhle (39 km)

    Gerlos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gerlos?

    Kreuzjoch (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gerlos Pass (viewpoint, about 8 km), Wildgerlostal (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ochsenkopf (viewpoint, about 8 km), Torhelm (viewpoint, about 9 km), Plattenkogel (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gerlos?

    240 places on Spotwander: 202 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gerlos?

    Kreuzjoch, about 6 km by road; Gerlos Pass (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gerlos?

    Burgruine Friedburg, about 20 km by road; Schloss Lichtwerth (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gerlos?

    Granatkapelle, about 23 km by road; Heilig-Geist-Kapelle - Cappella di Santo Spirito (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gerlos?

    Start in Gerlos, visit Wildgerlostal, then Gerlos Pass, then Ochsenkopf, then Kreuzjoch, then Torhelm, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gerlos?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gerlos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gerlos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gerlos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.