Fiè di Sopra

As the name suggests, Fié di Sopra (Obervöls, literally: Upper Fiè) is situated slightly above Fié di Sotto, the main village of Fié allo Sciliar, and on the way to Umes, another hamlet. From here, the road leads to the Fié Pond: This lake at the foot of the Sciliar is one of the area's most popular destinations. In summer, it invites you to swim in one of Italy's cleanest bathing lakes, and in winter, it's perfect for ice skating. The car park is also home to the Nature Park Information Point.

Fié di Sopra offers peace and relaxation amidst the impressive mountain landscape of the Dolomites. Besides the Fié Pond, there are two other small lakes in the municipal area: the Huber Pond and the Gflierer Pond. The centre of Fié di Sopra is formed by the Church of St Margaret and St Laurence, which was built on the foundations of an old Romanesque church. Not far away, at the parish church in Fié allo Sciliar, you can visit the Parish and Archaeological Museum to see the artefacts from the excavations at the Peterbichl hill and the sacred art of St Michael's Chapel.

If you are travelling with your family, the Tuff Mountain Hut is a worthwhile destination. The path starts at the Fié Pond and, by booking in advance, you can also cover the distance in a horse-drawn carriage. The hut is situated on wide alpine meadows in the Alpe di Siusi area.

Cows, horses and even alpacas graze here - sometimes camels spend their summer holidays beneath the Sciliar. In the cold season, the Tuff Hut becomes a winter playground for children, who can sledge on the slope. Alternatively, you can hike the 45 minutes up from the Fié Pond to the Tuff Mountain Hut, stop for a bite to eat, and then make the return journey by sledge.