European Trails
Well maintained trails enhance health, wellbeing, culture, and the protection of our nature and climate. Become part of a Europewide network that works through targeted engagement with funding bodies to secure strong financial support for trail management organizations.
We develop solutions for the key challenges in European trail management.
European Trails envisions a Europe where everyone has access to great trails. Our actions foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among all stakeholders in the trail sector, unifying them to speak with ONE strong voice.
We work on sustainable organizational models and funding structures for trail management organizations, including advocacy for increased financial support at the European level. We are creating a universal trail classification standard that enables all existing standards to be related or translated, helping trail users make informed choices. European Trails sets trail certification standards and prioritizes upgrading existing trails over building new ones.
We are hiring.
European Trails e.V. is looking for a motivated and well-organised Association Manager to support our operations and help drive sustainability-focused initiatives across Europe. Join us in shaping meaningful change with a dynamic non-profit network.
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European Travel Award 2025 Winner
European Trails is one of the successful awardees of the 2025 European Travel Award.
Green Flag Trails
Green Flag Trails is an international standard for trail accreditation that ensures trails are sustainably managed and used in an environmentally responsible way.
World Trails Network (WTN)
The World Trails Network (WTN) is the leading global association for trail infrastructure. It is dedicated to trails as an essential part of the wider
Together, we strengthen the organizations responsible for building, maintaining, and preserving our trails – associations, municipalities, protected areas, forestry authorities, and many others.
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European Trails addresses the issues of insufficient funding and the overreliance on volunteer work within trail infrastructure.
European Trails addresses the issues of insufficient funding and the overreliance on volunteer work within trail infrastructure.