Silvretta Stausee - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Silvretta Stausee

The Silvretta reservoir is located in the Austrian Alps in the state of Vorarlberg in the Silvretta group. Situated at the highest point of the Silvretta High-Alpine Road, the Silvretta reservoir is one of the most impressive artificial lakes of the Tyrolean Alps. Open to the public since 1954, it is one of the region’s most popular attractions. It features three dams and is used to generate electricity for the surrounding region.

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Bielerhöhe Pass

Bielerhöhe Pass

1.3km from Silvretta Stausee

A high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.071m above the sea level, located in the Austrian Alps between the Bundesländer of Vorarlberg and Tyrol. The pass connects Montafon and the Paznaun valley. The pass is traversed by the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße High Alpine Road. Due to its exposed location the road is closed to normal traffic in winter at which time it can be reached only by cable car from Partenen.

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

1.89km from Silvretta Stausee

A paradise for friends of nature and the fascinating mountain world. It connects Vorarlberg with the Paznauntal in Tyrol and offers diverse recreational opportunities in the summer and winter alike. At 2,032 m above sea level, it opens you up to completely new perspectives.

Vermuntsee

Vermuntsee

4.36km from Silvretta Stausee

The Vermuntsee is located at the end of the Montafon valley , in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg , at an altitude of 1743 m above sea level. A. It is bounded in the south by the glaciated Litzner - Seehorn group, in the east by the mountain range of the Kresperspitze and in the west by the Hochmaderer .

Dreiländerspitze

Dreiländerspitze

6.95km from Silvretta Stausee

The Dreiländerspitze is 3197 m above sea level. A. the highest mountain in the Dreiländerspitzgruppe in the Silvretta , a mountain range in the central eastern Alps. It is a favourite viewpoint, due to its position and accessibility. A good trekking destination too.

Piz Buin

Piz Buin

7.18km from Silvretta Stausee

A beautiful mountain located in the borders of Austria and Switzerland which was part of the Silvretta range of the Alps. A nice trekking destination. Trekking will be difficult in the winter season because of the snow covering. The view of the mountain is truly breathtaking and also you can enjoy the beauty of this area from the top of the mountain.

Stausee Kops

Stausee Kops

7.41km from Silvretta Stausee

The Kops reservoir is located in the Austrian Alps in the state of Vorarlberg on the border between Silvretta and Verwall . It has a usable capacity of 42.9 million cubic meters , which corresponds to an energy content of 127.45 million kilowatt hours. The Kops reservoir can be reached on foot or by bike through the Ganifer via an extremely steep, narrow road from Partenen in Montafon , which is closed to general vehicle traffic .

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Vorarlberg

Vorarlberg

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Vorarlberg is the westernmost federal state of Austria, sharing borders with the countries of Germany, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland and the Austrian federal-state of Tyrol. Vorarlberg also enjoys a small window on Lake Constance via the city of Bregenz. It is the richest and most well-to-do province of Austria outside Vienna. For its size, it offers a lot of diverse landscapes including everything Tyrol has to offer with the exception of a large city.

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