Holidays in Freienfeld
The municipality of was only founded in the twenties due to the integration of the villages Stilfes and Trens, with many districts.
These districts are located at about 900 m above sea level in a valley called Wipptal, to the south of Sterzing, where the two streams of Pfitsch and Ridnaun flow into the main river Eisack. The larger villages are located beneath the slopes.
Freienfeld is a good starting point for hikes and bike tours. The family-friendly cycle path through Eisacktal valley directs leads along the picturesque villages. In winter, you can quickly reach the ski areas Ratschings-Jaufen and Rosskopf.
Reifenstein Castle is situated in Freienfeld. It is the best preserved castle in South Tyrol, as it was never conquered and destroyed.
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The castle is located in Freienfeld near Sterzing, is inhabited and can only be visited from the outside.
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The famous pilgrimage church is located in Trens/Freienfeld and is a late-Gothic church dating back to the 15th century.
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick SchwienbacherThe worth-seeing cities of Brixen and Sterzing are located in the environs too and can be quickly reached from Freienfeld by train.
The municipal area of Freienfeld has a long history. Findings of prehistoric times and of the Roman Age are an important proof of early settlements in this area.
Sights in Freienfeld
Freienfeld is quite small, but nice and its offers more than you would perhaps expect, primarily cultural sights. Pilgrims, but also lovers of sacred art should visit the late Gothic pilgrimage church Maria Trens, which is one of the most important throughout South Tyrol. Also, the parish church in Stilfes, the church of St. Valentin in Valgenäun or the church of St. Oswald in Mauls are worth seeing.
A special tip for modern knights and fans of the Middle Ages: the Reifenstein Castle dating back to the 12th century, as well as Sprechenstein Castle and Welfenstein Castle.
Images
The picturesque Reifenstein Castle in a magical winter landscape
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld
The worth-seeing castle in Freienfeld is privately owned today and can be visited during guided tours for groups.
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Albert Gruber
The famous pilgrimage church is located in Trens/Freienfeld and is a late-Gothic church dating back to the 15th century.
Tourismusverein Sterzing - Klaus Peterlin
View of the parish church of St. Peter and Paul in the centre of Stilfes/Freienfeld.
Tourismusverein Sterzing - Klaus Peterlin
Stilfs/Freienfeld is located in the South Tyrolean Wipptal south of the city of Sterzing.
Tourismusverein Sterzing - Klaus Peterlin
The famous pilgrimage church is located in Trens/Freienfeld and is a late-Gothic church dating back to the 15th century.
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick Schwienbacher
Cosy walk in Freienfeld on a wonderful summer day
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick Schwienbacher
Dreamlike hike near Freienfeld in Eisacktal
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick Schwienbacher
Panoramic cycle paths in Wipptal Valley
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick Schwienbacher
At Brenner-Bozen cylce path
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick Schwienbacher
Cycle path at the foot of Reifenstein Castle in Freienfeld
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick Schwienbacher
The district of Stilfes of Freienfeld municipality is embedded in a picturesque natural landscape.
Tourismusverein Sterzing - Klaus Peterlin
Reifenstein Castle is situated in Freienfeld. It is the best preserved castle in South Tyrol, as it was never conquered and destroyed.
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The castle is located in Freienfeld near Sterzing, is inhabited and can only be visited from the outside.
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