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{{Infobox Mountain
{{Infobox mountain
| Name = Gaisberg
| name = Gaisberg
| photo = Dächer-Salzburg 7109.JPG
| Photo = Gaisberg0.jpg
| Caption = View of the Gaisberg from [[Leopoldskron]].
| photo_caption = View from [[Mönchsberg]] over Salzburg
| elevation_m = 1,287
| Elevation = 1,288 metres (4,225 feet)
| elevation_ref =
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| Location = [[Austria]]
| prominence =
| Range = [[Northern Limestone Alps]]
| location = [[Salzburg (state)|Salzburg]], [[Austria]]
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| Coordinates = {{coord|47|48|20|N|13|06|45|E|type:mountain_region:AT}}
| range = [[Salzkammergut Mountains]]
| Prominence =
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| coordinates = {{coord|47|48|20|N|13|06|45|E|type:mountain_region:AT}}
| First ascent =
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| map = Austria
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| Easiest route = road
| map_caption = Location in Austria
| first_ascent =
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| easiest_route = road
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'''Gaisberg''' is a [[mountain]] to the east of [[Salzburg]], [[Austria]]. It belongs to the Osterhorngruppe (a part of the [[Northern Limestone Alps|Limestone Alps]]) between the Lammertal valley and the [[Wolfgangsee]]. A public bus route starting from the Mirabellplatz square links the popular destination for [[winter sport]], [[hiking]], [[mountain biking]], and [[paragliding]] to the city centre. A 100 m high FM and TV transmitter facilitiy, the [[Gaisberg Transmitter]], which was build 1956, is located on its top. From [[1887]] until [[1928]] a [[rack railway]], the [[Gaisbergbahn]], provided easy access from the city to the top of the mountain until it was replaced in [[1929]] by a road.


The '''Gaisberg''' is, at {{convert|1287|m|ft|sp=us}} above sea level, a mountain to the east of [[Salzburg]], [[Austria]]. It belongs to [[Salzkammergut Mountains]], a range of the [[Northern Limestone Alps]]. The mountain is one of the Salzburg ''[[Hausberg]]e'', a recreational area offering views over the city and the [[Berchtesgaden Alps]] in the west. On the top of the mountain is the widely visible [[Gaisberg Transmitter]].
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[[Image:Gaisberg1.jpg|right|thumb|180px|Paraglider flying eastwards from the top of the Gaisberg.]]

==Geography==
[[File:Salzburg - Gaisberg.JPG|thumb|Summit area of the Gaisberg]]
The mountain is one of the foothills of the Osterhorn Group between the Lammertal valley and the Wolfgangsee; forming the eastern rim of the Salzburg Basin. The western slopes with the Kühberg spur extend to the Salzburg city limits, the adjacent parts belong to the neighbouring [[Koppl]] and [[Elsbethen]] municipalities. Since 1988 a small part of the woodland is designated as a [[protected area]].
[[File:Gaisbergbahn-Gesellschaft 1887.jpg|thumb|left|Share of the Gaisbergbahn-Gesellschaft, issued 26 May 1887]]
The Gaisberg has been a popular destination for daytrippers from Salzburg already in the 18th century.{{fact|date=September 2022}} From 1887 until 1928 a [[rack railway]], the ''Gaisbergbahn'', provided easy access from the city to the top of the mountain until it was replaced in 1929 by a road. Today a public bus route starting from the [[Mirabell Palace|Mirabellplatz]] square links a parking lot on the summit plateau, a starting point for [[winter sport]], [[hiking]], [[mountain biking]], and [[paragliding]] to the city centre. The Gaisberg Transmitter, a {{convert|100|m|ft|abbr=on}} high FM and TV transmitter facility located on its top, was erected in 1956.
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[[File:Gaisberg1.jpg|thumb|Paraglider flying eastwards from the top of the Gaisberg.]]

==Gaisberg race==
==Gaisberg race==
The Gaisberg road became the venue of a car and motorcycle race between [[1929]] and [[1969]], which was part of the [[European Hillclimb Championship]].
The Gaisberg road became the venue of a car and motorcycle [[Hillclimbing|hillclimb]] race between 1929 and 1969, which was part of the [[European Hillclimb Championship]].

[[Rudolf Caracciola]], [[Manfred von Brauchitsch]] and [[Hans Stuck]] were among the 83 drivers of the first race on September 8th, 1929 and contestants of later races included [[Luigi Fagioli]], [[Carlo Felice Trossi]], [[Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips]], [[Jean Behra]], [[Jochen Rindt]], [[Rolf Stommelen]] and [[Niki Lauda]].
[[Rudolf Caracciola]], [[Manfred von Brauchitsch]] and [[Hans Stuck]] were among the 83 drivers of the first race on September 8, 1929 and contestants of later races included [[Luigi Fagioli]], [[Carlo Felice Trossi]], [[Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips]], [[Jean Behra]], [[Jochen Rindt]], [[Rolf Stommelen]] and [[Niki Lauda]].


Since 2003 the historical race has been revived and celebrated 2004 its 75th anniversary [http://www.src.co.at/gaisbergrennen/2003.html].
Since 2003 the historical race has been revived and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2004. [http://www.src.co.at/].


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.paragleiter.com/gaisberg_livebilder.htm Live webcam pictures from top of the Gaisberg]
* [http://www.paragleiter.com/wetter/gaisberg-wetter/ubersicht/ Live webcam pictures from top of the Gaisberg]
* [http://www.kobenzl.at/en-salzburg-webcam.shtml Webcam located at the Hotel Kobenzl on the slopes of the Gaisberg]
* [http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.film.f/f066a;internal&action=_setlanguage.action?LANGUAGE=en Historical film of the motorcycle race in 1933]
* [http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.film.f/f066a;internal&action=_setlanguage.action?LANGUAGE=en Historical film of the motorcycle race in 1933]
* [http://www.paragleiter.com/gaisberg_E.htm Paragliding information]
* [http://www.paragleiter.com/english/about-us/ Paragliding information]
* [https://www.vip-paragliding.com/flying-locations/tandem-paragliding-in-salzburg/ Best Tandmem Paragliding in Salzburg-Gaisberg]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110520141749/http://www.gaisberg.tv/ GAISBERG | pure experience - Gaisberg informations by www.gaisberg.tv]


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Latest revision as of 21:45, 16 August 2024

Gaisberg
View from Mönchsberg over Salzburg
Highest point
Elevation1,287 m (4,222 ft)
Coordinates47°48′20″N 13°06′45″E / 47.80556°N 13.11250°E / 47.80556; 13.11250
Geography
Gaisberg is located in Austria
Gaisberg
Gaisberg
Location in Austria
LocationSalzburg, Austria
Parent rangeSalzkammergut Mountains
Climbing
Easiest routeroad

The Gaisberg is, at 1,287 meters (4,222 ft) above sea level, a mountain to the east of Salzburg, Austria. It belongs to Salzkammergut Mountains, a range of the Northern Limestone Alps. The mountain is one of the Salzburg Hausberge, a recreational area offering views over the city and the Berchtesgaden Alps in the west. On the top of the mountain is the widely visible Gaisberg Transmitter.

Geography

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Summit area of the Gaisberg

The mountain is one of the foothills of the Osterhorn Group between the Lammertal valley and the Wolfgangsee; forming the eastern rim of the Salzburg Basin. The western slopes with the Kühberg spur extend to the Salzburg city limits, the adjacent parts belong to the neighbouring Koppl and Elsbethen municipalities. Since 1988 a small part of the woodland is designated as a protected area.

Share of the Gaisbergbahn-Gesellschaft, issued 26 May 1887

The Gaisberg has been a popular destination for daytrippers from Salzburg already in the 18th century.[citation needed] From 1887 until 1928 a rack railway, the Gaisbergbahn, provided easy access from the city to the top of the mountain until it was replaced in 1929 by a road. Today a public bus route starting from the Mirabellplatz square links a parking lot on the summit plateau, a starting point for winter sport, hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding to the city centre. The Gaisberg Transmitter, a 100 m (330 ft) high FM and TV transmitter facility located on its top, was erected in 1956.

Paraglider flying eastwards from the top of the Gaisberg.

Gaisberg race

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The Gaisberg road became the venue of a car and motorcycle hillclimb race between 1929 and 1969, which was part of the European Hillclimb Championship.

Rudolf Caracciola, Manfred von Brauchitsch and Hans Stuck were among the 83 drivers of the first race on September 8, 1929 and contestants of later races included Luigi Fagioli, Carlo Felice Trossi, Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, Jean Behra, Jochen Rindt, Rolf Stommelen and Niki Lauda.

Since 2003 the historical race has been revived and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2004. [1].

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