Silvrettasee circular route

The Montafon Alpine Mosaic showcases the scenic diversity of the Montafon. Four exploration areas—Verwall, Silvretta, Rätikon, and the valley—reveal how geology, nature, and the cultural landscape are interconnected.

Along 34 themed trails, you can discover the unique features of these diverse landscapes. Starting points, themes, and stories along the trails continually offer you new perspectives on the Montafon.

So: Choose an exploration area, lace up your hiking boots, and discover the diversity of the Montafon step by step.

You can find more information about the Montafon Alpine Mosaic HERE.

Starting Point
Silvrettasee Restaurant

Directions
From the Silvrettasee Restaurant, the loop trail first takes you across the Silvrettasee dam. You’ll first cross the main wall, which is 430 meters long at its crest and 80 meters high at its highest point, and then the side wall, which is 140 meters long and 31 meters high.

On the right bank, you’ll hike along a wide gravel path into the valley. After just a few meters, you’ll be treated to a view of Piz Buin, Vorarlberg’s highest mountain, with its glaciers. The trail runs directly along Lake Silvretta and offers plenty of great photo opportunities featuring the lake and the surrounding mountains.

After about 2.3 kilometers, you’ll reach the Klostertaler Bach, an impressive glacial stream. A little later, you’ll cross the Ill River and then continue along the riverside path. Your gaze now turns back toward the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, featuring the Bielerspitze, the striking Vallüla, and the surrounding buildings such as the Piz Buin mountain inn, the Silvretta-Haus, and the Silvrettasee Restaurant.

Finally, the trail takes you across the Silvrettasee dam back to the starting point at the Silvrettasee Restaurant.

End Point
Silvrettasee Restaurant

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. Please note the operating hours of the Vermuntbahn.

Important Note on Getting There
The Silvretta High Alpine Road is expected to remain closed until summer 2030. In the summer, you cannot reach the Bielerhöhe directly from the Montafon via the High Alpine Road; instead, you must take the Vermuntbahn from Partenen and then the tunnel bus. You can find more information HERE.

By public transportation:
The Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn offer a convenient and flexible way to get around the valley. The train and bus connect the towns regularly, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find the right connection HERE. The nearest bus stop to your starting point or destination is the Partenen Bergbahnen station. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to the Vermuntbahn valley station.

By car:
Drive to Partenen to the valley stations of the Vermuntbahn or Tafamuntbahn. The two valley stations are just a few minutes’ walk apart. Parking is available near the valley stations. Since parking conditions may change due to construction work, please follow the current on-site signage and check in advance for available parking options.

The trail along the east bank to the turnoff for the Klostertaler Umwelthütte is passable. The trail along the west bank may be partially closed.

For this hike, we recommend sturdy shoes and comfortable hiking clothing suitable for the weather.

We recommend that you hike the loop trail in the direction described. That’s the only way to ensure that the striking Piz Buin accompanies you throughout the hike from the most impressive vantage point.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)