Hiking Trail

Kops lake circuit

Staumauer Kopssee

Photo: Christina Wachter - Vorarlberger Illwerke AG

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Difficulty: leicht
Distance: 5.04 km
Ascent: 85 m
Descent: 85 m
Duration: 1.7 h
Deepest point: 1770 m
Highest point: 1841 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Kops lake circuit

    The route is also suitable for strollers. Alpine walk between water and rocks. The area around the reservoir with its bright forest sections invites you to picnic.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: leicht
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    		Altitude: 1841 m 1770 m Best season:
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  • Directions

    The route starts at the Gasthof Zeinisjoch in Kops. The path runs directly along the lake to the kiosk/Kopsstüberl at the other end of the lake. Once there, cross the dam. Then follow the path along the lake and the light forest sections until you return to Gasthof Zeinisjoch.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

    The regional buses operate throughout the Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Bielerhöhe Silvrettasee / Line 650, change at Kops Gasthaus Zeinisjoch / Line 260

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to Montafon

    From Bludenz station, the Montafon railway runs hourly (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen to the toll station for the Silvretta High Alpine Road. Via the Silvretta High Alpine Road, you then reach Vermuntsee and continue to Silvrettasee. (Toll required)

    Via the Silvretta High Alpine Road you reach the Kops reservoir.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    At the Gasthof Zeinisjoch in Kops or directly along the lake at the marked parking spaces