Prato alla Drava, a village at the border between Italy and Austria, is an excellent starting point for a trip to Lienz on foot or by bike
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Prato alla Drava is a village at 1,160 m a.s.l. at the border between South Tyrol (Italy) and East Tyrol (Austria). The village with its 320 inhabitants features the parish church dedicated to S. Nicholas and the Loreto chapel which was inspired by the Loreto church. Both sacred monuments are wonderful examples of Baroque art and architecture.
Unlike other parish churches, that of Prato alla Drava is not situated in the village centre but on a stunning panoramic hill which can be ascended thanks to a very steep via crucis. Monte Elmo, a hiking area in summer and a winter sports paradise in winter, is a perfect starting point for winter hikes, snowshoe hikes and cross-country ski tours.
From Prato alla Drava you can undertake day trips to East Tyrol, including Lienz. The city of Lienz is accessible also by cycling along the Drava Cycle Path between San Candido and Lienz. On a rainy day, we highly recommend a shopping tour in Lienz.
