View of Kops Reservoir – View of Kops Reservoir loop from Europaschutzgebiet Wiegensee

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View of Kops Reservoir – View of Kops Reservoir loop from Europaschutzgebiet Wiegensee

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View of Kops Reservoir – View of Kops Reservoir loop from Europaschutzgebiet Wiegensee

01:20

4.83km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.02 km for 709 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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732 m

Kops Dam

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The Kops reservoir or Kopssee - a beautiful reservoir that you can walk around on a scenic route along the lake. It is worth a visit just for the gigantic dam wall.

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1.92 km

Bench with a view of the Kops reservoir

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Bench with a wonderful view of the reservoir

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2.35 km

Shore path at the Kops reservoir

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At this point the path around the lake is a little narrower. But still manageable with a stroller.

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2.84 km

View of Kops Reservoir

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Beautiful hike around the Kopssee

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3.01 km

Kopssee Loop

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The path around the Kopssee and the path to the Alpe are suitable for strollers - but not the path back from the Alpe. You then have to walk back …

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3.74 km

Generally, the winter hiking trails are excellently prepared and can be used by winter hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. It is always worth getting information about the current condition of the trails from the tourist office beforehand.

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4.26 km

Kops Reservoir Lakeside Trail

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Beautiful circular path around the lake and over the dam. Easy to walk with small children or with a stroller.

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4.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

2.21 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

666 m

397 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,770 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

8°C

2°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 6, 2022,Koppstausee Rundweg

After Galtür, the road climbs again and becomes the Silvretta High Alpine Road, which is subject to a toll. Shortly before the toll booth you can turn free of charge and drive up to the Koppstausee. In a beautiful high valley, surrounded by mountain peaks, lies the milky-blue shimmering reservoir, which can be circumnavigated on a beautiful path in about …

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August 6, 2022,Rundweg um den Kopssee

Actually a very nice circular route around the Kopssee. But we had a cloud hike. Still it was very nice.

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June 25, 2022,Stausee Kops Vorarlberg

Small morning tour around the Kops reservoir.
The reservoir can be reached via the Paznauntal / Tyrol. From Galtür, drive in the direction of Bielerhöhe and then turn right to the Zeinisjochhaus. Here we park and walk along the access road (approx. 250 m) to the reservoir. The reservoir is located in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. We begin our …

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September 18, 2024,Zeinissee – Weg am See vom Alpengasthof Zeinisjoch

Unfortunately, the circular route was not possible because the dam was closed due to construction work. Despite everything, it was a beautiful path along the lake with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

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