Silvretta and Arlberg loop
From Lake Constance through the Montafon, over the Silvretta High Alpine Road and back via St. Anton and the Flexen Pass to Lech.
- Distance
- 192 km (120 mi)
- Driving
- 2 h 39 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 9
- Countries
- Austria
- Updated
- July 28, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 192 km (120 mi) with 9 stops, from Bregenz to Lech. About 2 h 39 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Bregenz sits on Lake Constance, with a floating opera stage and the Pfänder cable car for views over the lake. Drive south through the Rhine valley and the Walgau to Bludenz, then turn into the Montafon valley.
Schruns is the main town of the Montafon, with painted houses and a pleasant centre. The B188 then becomes the Silvretta High Alpine Road, a toll road with 34 hairpins climbing to the reservoir at Bielerhöhe, 2,032 m, where you can walk around the lake or take the boat.
Descend into Tyrol through Galtür and the Paznaun valley to Landeck, below its castle. Turn west to St. Anton am Arlberg, one of the birthplaces of alpine skiing, and cross the Arlberg Pass rather than taking the tunnel.
From Alpe Rauz, the Flexen Pass leads through galleries to Zürs and Lech, a mountain village that is as pretty in summer as it is famous in winter. The Silvretta road is normally open from June to October; caravans need to check restrictions, and both passes are busy with cyclists on summer weekends.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Bregenz
Austria - 249 km
Bludenz
Austria - 314 km
Schruns
Austria - 428 km
Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe
ViewsGaschurn, AustriaThe 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.
- 511 km
Galtür
Austria - 643 km
Landeck
Austria - 729 km
St. Anton am Arlberg
Austria - 810 km
Flexen Pass
ViewsLech, AustriaA 1,773 m pass between the Arlberg and Lech, with the road clinging to the cliff through avalanche galleries. Pull in at the top for the view down to Stuben.
- 98 km
Lech
Austria
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Bregenz → Schruns · 63 km · 0 h 52 minOn the way: Bludenz.Overnight nearby, for example: Waldcamping Badmunt (6 km); Camping Hotel Traube (8 km).
- Day 2: Schruns → Landeck · 82 km · 1 h 08 minOn the way: Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe, Galtür.Overnight nearby, for example: Aktiv Camping Prutz (10 km); Mountain Camp (14 km).
- Day 3: Landeck → Lech · 47 km · 0 h 39 minOn the way: St. Anton am Arlberg, Flexen Pass.Overnight nearby, for example: Alpencamping Klösterle (9 km); Arlberg Camping (11 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- 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.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Silvretta and Arlberg loop?
3-day road trip of about 192 km (120 mi) with 9 stops, from Bregenz to Lech. About 2 h 39 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Silvretta and Arlberg loop?
We suggest 3 days: about 2 h 39 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Silvretta and Arlberg loop start and end?
It starts in Bregenz and ends in Lech.
Which countries does Silvretta and Arlberg loop pass through?
Austria.
Where can you camp along Silvretta and Arlberg loop?
OpenStreetMap lists 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Camping Weiß, Park-Camping Lindau and Camping Bregenzerache.
When is the best time for Silvretta and Arlberg loop?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
