1753: Historical border between the Republic of Venice and Tyrol. Conversion of a cross.border hiking trail into a international Educational and hiking trail
The project supports the cross-border collaboration between the small towns of Kartitsch (Osttirol), Comelico Superiore (Belluno) and Sexten (Südtirol) to realise a supraregional hiking trail along the historical border of the Republic of Venice and Tyrol. The basis for this project is the CLLD small project „1753: The historical border of the Republic of Venice and Tyrol“, which is currently in the process of implementation. The border of 1753, with its surrounded natural and cultural landscape, is common good of Austria and Italy or of the regions Veneto, Trentino-Südtirol and Osttirol. The present project provides for a restauration of the boundary stones of 1753 and a connecting educational trail along the historical border between the Republic of Venice and Tyrol. The border is marked by a system of boundary stones, on the basis of a peaceful accord between the Doge of Venice and the Empress of Austria. Until today the boundary stones are not under monumental protection, although they are an important cultural heritage of the border regions. By a common engagement of heritage organizations in the regions it is attempted to work out the best way for conservation and appreciation. The monuments will be made accessible by a hiking path, which will fit well into the landscape and the path network.