European Trails represents the European chapter of the World Trails Network (WTN). Our members automatically become full members of the WTN, enabling them to collaborate with the global trail management community.
Non-Profit Status
The association exclusively and directly pursues charitable purposes. It’s objectives include the promotion of culture, nature conservation, environmental and climate protection, and public health.
The German version of the statutes is legally binding. The English translation is provided for informational purposes only.
European Trails represents the European chapter of the World Trails Network (WTN). Our members automatically become full members of the WTN, enabling them to collaborate with the global trail management community.
Double Membership
European Trails Benefits
Make the trails in Europe speak with ONE strong voice by uniting trail management organizations, regardless of their outdoor activity
Collect and create knowledge and share it among all trail sector stakeholders
Improve funding possibilities, including lobbying & advocacy for increased financial support at European level
Foster trail use
Establish a standard for classifications of trails that all existing standards can be related/translated to, so that users can make informed decisions
Establish standards for the certification of trails
Support trail organizations
Improve the management and quality of trails
Grant our members full membership in the World Trails Network
Double Membership
WTN Benefits
Connect and network with trails and trail operators, trail businesses and nonprofit organizations from around the world
Promote your trail to a global audience via the WTN Trails Atlas
Reach new trail users and adventure tourists
Discounts for World Trails Network events
Opportunity to tap into industry knowledge and research surveys
Opportunity to participate in the World Trails Network Task Teams
Receive the monthly e-Newsletter with updates on international trail news
Membership fee includes sign-up for 4 staff members
The membership fee for the year of joining is charged in the month of joining. The annual invoice for the following years will be issued in December and is due on January 1st.