# Silvretta and Arlberg loop

> 3-day road trip of about 192 km (120 mi) with 9 stops, from Bregenz to Lech. About 2 h 39 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b4-silvretta-arlberg/

**At a glance:** 3-day road trip of about 192 km (120 mi) with 9 stops, from Bregenz to Lech. About 2 h 39 min of driving in total. From Lake Constance through the Montafon, over the Silvretta High Alpine Road and back via St. Anton and the Flexen Pass to Lech.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 192 km (120 mi) |
| Driving | 2 h 39 min |
| Suggested days | 3 |
| Stops | 9 |
| Route | Bregenz → Lech |
| Countries | Austria |
| Updated | August 26, 2026 |

## Route description

Bregenz sits on Lake Constance, with a floating opera stage and the Pfänder cable car for views over the lake. Drive south through the Rhine valley and the Walgau to Bludenz, then turn into the Montafon valley.

Schruns is the main town of the Montafon, with painted houses and a pleasant centre. The B188 then becomes the Silvretta High Alpine Road, a toll road with 34 hairpins climbing to the reservoir at Bielerhöhe, 2,032 m, where you can walk around the lake or take the boat.

Descend into Tyrol through Galtür and the Paznaun valley to Landeck, below its castle. Turn west to St. Anton am Arlberg, one of the birthplaces of alpine skiing, and cross the Arlberg Pass rather than taking the tunnel.

From Alpe Rauz, the Flexen Pass leads through galleries to Zürs and Lech, a mountain village that is as pretty in summer as it is famous in winter. The Silvretta road is normally open from June to October; caravans need to check restrictions, and both passes are busy with cyclists on summer weekends.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Bregenz** (Austria)
2. **Bludenz** (Austria)
3. **Schruns** (Austria)
4. **Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe** (Gaschurn, Austria): The top of the Silvretta High Alpine Road at 2,032 m, where a turquoise reservoir mirrors glaciated peaks. Boats cross the lake in summer and an easy path loops around it.
5. **Galtür** (Austria)
6. **Landeck** (Austria)
7. **St. Anton am Arlberg** (Austria)
8. **Flexen Pass** (Lech, Austria): A 1,773 m pass between the Arlberg and Lech, with the road clinging to the cliff through avalanche galleries. Pull in at the top for the view down to Stuben.
9. **Lech** (Austria)

## FAQs

**How long is Silvretta and Arlberg loop?**
3-day road trip of about 192 km (120 mi) with 9 stops, from Bregenz to Lech. About 2 h 39 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Silvretta and Arlberg loop?**
We suggest 3 days: about 2 h 39 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Silvretta and Arlberg loop start and end?**
It starts in Bregenz and ends in Lech.

**Which countries does Silvretta and Arlberg loop pass through?**
Austria.