Gerlospass
The Gerlospass straggles the border between the Tirol and Salzburg provinces in Austria. From Salzburg the Gerlos Road rises to the pass out of the Salaach Valley, past the Krimml Falls. Once over the pass the road continues past the village of Gerlos and descends to the Zillertal Valley in Tirol.
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Gerlos Village, Austria
The straggling mountain village of Gerlos (1,245m/4,085ft; pop. 550), a summer and winter sports resort, has a parish church (1730-35) with an interior in rustic Baroque style.
Several festivities are held in Gerlos in the summer time. Amongst these are; the annual 'sheep shearing drive' and the 'cattle drive', the homecoming of cows, sheep and cattle from other villages. These events are accompanied with song and dance and festive food.
Several festivities are held in Gerlos in the summer time. Amongst these are; the annual 'sheep shearing drive' and the 'cattle drive', the homecoming of cows, sheep and cattle from other villages. These events are accompanied with song and dance and festive food.
