Further Safety Measures planned for Summer 2025
Even after reopening, the Silvretta High Alpine Road will only be partially accessible during summer 2025.
Additional Measures Required
Due to the rockfall that occurred last summer, ongoing construction and safety measures are still necessary on the Vorarlberg side.
These additional rockfall protection works will again cause disruptions this summer.
Opening Only in Dry Weather
Following the winter closure – expected to end in late June – the road on the Vorarlberg side will be open to traffic during the day and only in dry weather conditions. In case of rain, the road will be closed, and reopening will be decided by a qualified expert.
Closure Controlled by Traffic Light System
A geo-radar monitoring system will be used for road safety.
In the event of a hazard, this system automatically switches traffic lights in danger zones to red.
No Restrictions on the Tyrolean Side
Access to the Bielerhöhe and Vermuntsee from the Tyrolean side possible from Saturday, 7 June, 2025 without any restrictions.
No Toll Charges in Summer 2025
Due to the expected disruptions, no toll will be charged during summer 2025.
Status as of: 7 May 2025, 12.00 p.m.
Current Status Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße
Here you can see whether the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße is currently open. Whether or not the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße is open is strongly dependent upon the weather conditions.
The dream road for connoisseurs
Discover one of the most beautiful and popular panoramic roads in the Alps! The toll road is 22.3 km long and runs from Partenen in the Montafon (1,051 m) to the 2,032 m-high Bielerhöhe as far as Galtür (1,584 m) in the Paznauntal over 34 hairpin bends.
Dream road of the Alps
The Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße is one of the most beautiful and popular mountain roads in the Alps. It is not without reason that it is also known as the "dream road of the Alps for connoisseurs".
The spectacular mountain scenery and the Vermunt and Silvretta lakes right on the edge of the road cast a spell over visitors with or without a vehicle.
By bicycle or mountain bike
An absolute highlight for all mountain bikers is the Silvretta Bike Safari with the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße and spectacular natural scenery along the route. Discover the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe at over 2,032 m above sea level on two wheels!
By vintage car
The Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße, the dream road of the Alps, is the ideal destination for trips in your beloved classic car. When numerous classic car enthusiasts are lured to the Montafon every year by the Silvretta Classic Rally, absolute precision is also required when driving along the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße.
By motorcycle
Motorcyclists love the 34 pothole-free hairpin bends of the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße. The magnificent mountain scenery with a view of the Piz Buin - at 3,312 m the highest mountain in Vorarlberg - is inspiring and makes this winding experience unforgettable.
Your driving experience
- Altitude Partenen toll station 1,051 m
- Altitude Galtür toll station 1,725 m
- Pass summit Bielerhöhe 2,032 m
- Length Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße 22.3 km
- Number of hairpin bends 34
- Gradient 10 % to max. 12 % in the hairpin bends approx. 5 %
Important information
There is a ban on trailers, a ban on parking at night and a length limit of 13.8 m for tour buses on the entire Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße.
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe excursion destination
The Bielerhöhe at the summit of the Silvretta High Alpine Road is a popular starting point for numerous hikes, tours and other summer activities.
Between the Montafon and the Paznaun valley, you will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the Silvretta lake nestled in the magnificent high mountain landscape.
Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße overview map
Overview map of the course of the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße from Partenen in Vorarlberg to Galtür in Tyrol.
The 22.3 km long toll road of the Illwerke, Vorarlberg’s third connection with Tyrol, was created while building a power plant. It was completed in stages. The area from Partenen to Bielerhöhe was accessed with material lines for the first time between 1925 and 1930 during the construction of Vermuntwerk.
The first part of the Alpine connection was created in 1938 during the construction of Obervermuntwerk and the Silvretta reservoir: as a construction road between Vermuntsee and Bielerhöhe. Beginning in 1947, Illwerke continued the expansion to the upper Ill and with bridge crossings from Paznaun. For the massive construction site transportation, the historic cattle drive from Bielerhöhe through Kleinvermunt to Galtür was expanded to the plant road: the foundations for the eastern ramp to Tyrol had been laid.
The most difficult part of the route between Partenen and Vermunt was missing until 1951. The spectacular road was built, backwards, using an enormous digger used for creating reservoirs through the vertical landscape.
With this, a continuous road from Partenen to Galtür had been created - it was opened to public transportation on 23 June 1954. It was expanded into a two-lane road by 1961.
