Austria, Vorarlberg and Tyrol, Austria
Thirty four hairpins climb past the turquoise Silvretta reservoir to a glacier ringed summit.
Length
22 km
In miles
13.7 mi
Driving time
41 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Partenen to Galtur, following the B188. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Closed roughly November to May
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 7 May 2026
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