Surroundings

 
 
 

Discover Freienfeld/Campo di Trens & surroundings near Sterzing/Vipiteno

Happiness at high altitude and the joys of nature

The village of Campo di Trens near Vipiteno may be just a dot on the map, but it is a place of cultural interest in a truly spectacular setting. Many people have heard of "Maria Trens", one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in South Tyrol, which is located close to our farm. Our holiday farm is a good starting point for walks on the northern slopes of the Dolomites.


A few tips on activities & leisure …

Ski- white weeks

  • Monte Cavallo ski area (20 km of slopes | 5 km away)
  • Racines-Giovo ski area (25 km of slopes | 15 km away)
  • Ladurns ski area (16 km of slopes | 15 km away)

 

Tobogganing, cross-country skiing & much more

  • Off the beaten track: Zinseler, Gänskragen, Croda Bianca - scenic destinations for your ski and snowshoe tours - and in and around Campo di Trens.
  • Scenic cross-country ski trails: Ridanna (25 km of cross-country trails | 10 km away), Racines (28 km of cross-country trails | 15 km away), Val di Vizze (28 km of cross-country trails | 15 km away).
  • The ultimate in sledding fun: in the Monte Cavallo ski area there is the longest natural toboggan run in Italy (10 km!). Real insider tips: try out the toboggan runs of Fleres “Malga Allriss” and Smudres “Malga Pranteralm”.
Skiing

Walking and bike excursions

  • Monte Cavallo hiking area with numerous trails and paths for all levels of difficulty
  • Via del Pellegrino di Trens with meditation stations
  • Circular hike to the castle of Campo di Trens
  • Excursion to Lake Pontelletto at Le Cave
  • Excursion to the Cime Bianche di Telves
  • MTB tour in Val d'Ega dello Stelvio
  • MTB tour from Mules to the Valler Jöchl pass

 

Experiences not to be missed

  • The waterfalls in Gola di Stanghe (the only pure white marble gorge in Europe)
  • The Ridanna Schneeberg world of mines (the highest mine in Europe)
  • "Skytrek" high ropes course in Vipiteno
  • Visit to the Tasso and Wolfsthurn castles with the Hunting and Fishing Museum
  • Rapid downhill ride on the summer toboggan run at Monte Cavallo in Vipiteno
  • Visit to the Maria Trens Sanctuary
  • Hole-in-one or birdie on the 7-hole golf course in Vipiteno
  • Adventurous change of perspective with a tandem flight with the paraglider from Monte Cavallo

 

Hiking

Like any other suggestions?

On the website of the Vipiteno Tourist Association and that of Sentres are many other tips on how to enjoy Campo di Trens and its surroundings to the full. With the inclusive Active Card Sterzing, public transport can be used free of charge, over 90 South Tyrolean museums can be visited free of charge and much more.