The sunny village is the start or end point of the impressive Fundres High Route across the Fundres Mountains
Image gallery: Falzes village
"Phalanza" was the name under which Falzes was first officially mentioned in 1050 AD - a name that brings to mind Romans, lances and battles. Indeed, its sunny location above the Val Pusteria valley was highly valued even in Roman times. A historic building that immediately catches the eye is Sichelburg Castle, right in the centre of the village, with its tower-like structure and small bay windows on the facade. The Parish Church of Saint Cyriacus is also noteworthy.
A path lined with horse chestnut trees leads you up to it. The Church of Saint Valentine, located a little way from the village centre, however, is a beautiful place for contemplation. Thanks to its location at the foot of Val Pusteria's low mountain range, Falzes village (Pfalzen Dorf) is a good starting point for mountain tours, hikes and for a cycle tour on the Val Pusteria Sun Road.
Destinations such as the Issengo Pond are also easy to reach from here on two wheels. The five-day tour on the Fundres High Route, a hut-to-hut trek, starts and finishes in Falzes on foot. In winter, the slopes above the village are ideal for snowshoeing and ski touring, while near the village, the two-kilometre Falzes-Issengo cross-country ski loop runs through the fields. The Plan de Corones Skiing Area is only about a 15-minute drive away and can also be reached by ski bus.
In the sports area in Falzes, you can also find a forest adventure playground and a bowling alley, as well as a ski slope with a magic carpet lift and a toboggan run in the cold season. Incidentally, a well-known sportsman comes from Falzes: Fabian Aichner, who currently wrestles in the WWE as Giovanni Vinci. Near the sports area, themed trails lead through the woods, for example, the LandArt Trail, which interestingly combines nature with the works of artists from Falzes. There is also the "Stones Tell Their Stories" path, a hike that introduces you to the geology of the area.
