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.
Bielerhöhe stands at 2,032 metres and is the highest point of the Silvretta High Alpine Road, a toll road about 22 kilometres long from Partenen in the Montafon to Galtür in the Paznaun valley. The Silvretta reservoir and its dam lie along the way. The road has 34 hairpins and a gradient of 10 to a maximum of 12 percent. The through connection opened in 1954 and was built as part of a power plant project.
For road trippers the current situation is what matters: after rockfalls and mudslides in summer 2024, the Vorarlberg side is closed from the Vermunt reservoir, and according to ADAC reopening is planned for summer 2030 at the earliest, with major works scheduled for 2027 to 2029.
The Tyrolean side from Galtür stays open in summer and, according to media reports from March 2026, was toll-free during the works. From the Vorarlberg side, the Vermunt cable car takes you to Bielerhöhe in summer. This is a high-mountain destination, so check opening times, tolls and closures beforehand (as of October 2026).
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- Gaschurn, Austria
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 46.9185, 10.0930
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- NOVA CampingCampsite11 km from Silvretta Reservoir at BielerhöheTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Waldcamping BadmuntCampsite16 km from Silvretta Reservoir at BielerhöheTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Stellplatz SamnaunMotorhome stopover21 km from Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe · 32 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Alpencamping KlösterleCampsite24 km from Silvretta Reservoir at BielerhöheTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Arlberg CampingCampsite24 km from Silvretta Reservoir at BielerhöheTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping CulCampsite25 km from Silvretta Reservoir at BielerhöheTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe?
Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe is in Gaschurn, Austria, at GPS 46.9185, 10.0930. It is about 6 km from Partenen.
Can you camp near Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Haus Zeinissee Camping, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe?
Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Silvretta and Arlberg loop.
What is there to see near Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tarasp Castle (20 km), Flexen Pass (26 km), Swiss National Park at Il Fuorn (30 km) and Submerged bell tower of Curon (36 km).
When is the best time to visit Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)