Briè

The small village of Briè (Breien), at an altitude of 655 metres, is located considerably lower than the other component localities of Tires al Catinaccio. It extends along the slopes above the Valle Isarco and is therefore the first village of Tires that you see on your way up from the valley.

Meadows and forests surround Briè, with a small part of the area belonging to the municipality of Fié allo Sciliar. Slightly above Briè, on the way towards Aica di Fié, stands the small Gothic Church of St. Catherine. It is situated on an ancient long-distance path that once led travellers - on foot, of course - from Bolzano via Tires to the Fassa Valley in the neighbouring province of Trentino.

A visit to the church can therefore still be ideally combined with a hike today. The small building was first mentioned in 1293 and features eleven noteworthy frescoes on its outer wall, which narrate the legend of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. They were created around 1420 AD by the Bolzano School. The municipal area of Tires extends up to the peaks of the Catinaccio Group.

Together with its proximity to Fié and the Siusi Alp, this provides numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The Tires Farm Trail leads you along old mule tracks through the area, past traditional farm inns. Around a quarter of the area is also located within the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park, with its hiking trails, mountain bike routes and snowshoe tours in winter. The high plateau of the Alpe di Siusi is then ideal for skiing and cross-country skiing during the cold season.