Silvretta reservoirs in Tyrol
Artificial lake in the Austrian alps
The Silvretta Reservoir in the Alps is one of the most impressive reservoirs in Tyrol and is located at the Bielerhöhe, the highest point of the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße (high-alpine road).
Work on the reservoir was started in 1938. However it was not completed until 1951. The reservoir has been accessible to public traffic via the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße since 1954. The Silvretta reservoir is bounded by 3 dams and is still used today for power generation.
Numerous attractions await the visitors at the Silvretta Reservoir:
- Hiking trails
- Motor boating on the lake
- Restaurants and alpine chalets
- Fishing
An unhurried walk, especially recommended for families, leads around the Silvretta reservoir. The path is paved and the small route takes about two hours. A fascinating view of the peaks of the Silvretta and the Montafon region is guaranteed.
A special attraction of the Silvretta reservoir is the motor boat, which can be boarded below the Silvrettasee restaurant. At 2000m above sea level, it is the highest commercial shipping operation in Europe. The motor boat operates every summer from July to September.
Numerous restaurants and alpine chalets, located around the Silvretta reservoir in Tyrol, provide culinary enjoyment in this breathtakingly beautiful alpine region. Furthermore, some of them also offer accommodation and seminar rooms.
Besides the Silvretta reservoir, Lake Vermunt and Lake Kops can also be found on the Bielerhöhe. All three stretches of water are ideally suited for amateur fishermen. Angling permits can be obtained at the toll booths on the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße. Is there anything better than relaxing in the middle of this beautiful natural paradise, waiting for a fish to bite?
Get to know the Silvretta reservoir and the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße. An enquiry without obligation is the first step to your high-alpine summer vacation.