Austria
Silvretta High Alpine Road usually opens mid may and shuts early november. Those dates move with the snow every single year, so a late spring can hold the opening back by two or three weeks and an early autumn storm can close it without warning.
The pass road runs Partenen to Galtur in Vorarlberg and Tyrol, Austria, 13.7 miles that take about 41 min if you drive it properly rather than chase it. We score it 9.1 out of 10 for driving and 9.5 out of 10 for scenery.
Toll road with a night closure, and the Bielerhohe reservoir at the top is the highlight.
Summit
2032 m
Typically opens
Mid May
Typically closes
Early November
Country
Austria
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Opening dates reflect the long term pattern of the pass, not a single season. Always check on the day. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 2 April 2026
The drive
Thirty four hairpins climb past the turquoise Silvretta reservoir to a glacier ringed summit.
Hotels
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Common questions
Silvretta High Alpine Road typically opens mid may and closes early november. Treat that as a planning window rather than a promise, because the snow decides the date.
The summit sits at 2032 metres in Austria.
About 41 min for the 13.7 miles between Partenen and Galtur, without stops. Allow twice that if you want photographs and a coffee at the top.
We rate it 9.1 out of 10 for driving and 9.5 out of 10 for scenery, which puts it among the roads worth building a trip around.