San Costantino

The gorge of the Rio Freddo, or Frötschbach, provides a charming contrast to the green meadows and the rock faces of the Sciliar

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The panoramic view from the village reaches as far as Siusi allo Sciliar, the place where the cable car starts to the Alpe di Siusi hiking and skiing area.
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The St. Constantine Church characterises the appearance of the village: It is situated a little outside the village on a small porphyry hill.
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The fresco on the church tower, which has faded quite a bit over the years, shows St. Christopher, who is usually depicted as a giant with a staff.
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The church was first mentioned in 1281, and today, with the Sciliar in the background, it is one of the most popular photo motifs in the area.
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Trails lead through the surroundings to the neighbouring villages and beautiful spots in nature, such as the San Costantino Pond.
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It can be reached in a short tour from the village which can be extended, for example on the 7-Pond Path between Aica di Fiè and San Costantino.
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Winter in San Costantino di Fiè, called St. Konstantin bei Völs in German: The farms and houses are scattered in a gentle hilly landscape.
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In “Kristanzen”, as the small St. Constantine Church on top of a hill is known, numerous weddings are held throughout the year.
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Fragrant hay with essential ingredients is used for the precious hay bath of Fiè allo Sciliar: It increases the physical and mental well-being.
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60 kilometres of ski slopes, numerous cross-country ski tracks and winter hiking trails extend across the high plateau of the nearby Alpe di Siusi.
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The hamlet of San Costantino (St. Konstantin) consists of farms scattered across a gentle, hilly landscape. The church is visible from afar and is dedicated to the person the village is named after: Constantine the Great promoted Christianity in the 4th century without banning paganism.

The chapel with its unmistakable onion dome stands on a hill and is a popular wedding venue. You can reach the Church of Saint Constantine - "Kristanzen", as it is known here - via a meadow path. Another walk leads to the San Costantino Pond above the village. While the Fie Pond is considered one of the cleanest bathing lakes in Italy, the San Costantino Pond is still an insider tip.

At an altitude of over 900 metres, it is a place of tranquillity. Larch and deciduous trees and a few wooden benches surround the water, inviting you to take a relaxing break. The surrounding meadows and fields still provide the mountain grass for the traditional Fiè hay bath.

It has been practised for over 100 years: Spending time in the fragrant hay is a treat for the body. It promotes circulation, helps to relieve tension and is invigorating. In winter, the valley station of the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi Skiing Area is only about four kilometres away.

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