Zeinissee – Kops Reservoir Lakeside Trail loop from Alpengasthof Zeinisjoch

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Zeinissee – Kops Reservoir Lakeside Trail loop from Alpengasthof Zeinisjoch

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Zeinissee – Kops Reservoir Lakeside Trail loop from Alpengasthof Zeinisjoch

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4.95km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.94 km for 838 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26 m

Zeinissee

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful fishing lake and starting point for hikes. Accommodation with overnight stay possible in the Haus Zeinissee and in the Gasthof Zeinissee.

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588 m

Kops Reservoir Lakeside Trail

Highlight • Lake

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

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1.65 km

Kops Dam

Highlight • Lake

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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2.84 km

Bench with a view of the Kops reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bench with a wonderful view of the reservoir

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3.27 km

Shore path at the Kops reservoir

Highlight • Trail

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

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3.76 km

View of Kops Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful hike around the Kopssee

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3.93 km

Kopssee Loop

Highlight • Lake

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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4.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

1.96 km

351 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

633 m

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,770 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

11°C

-1°C

1 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

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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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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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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