Members

Membership in European Trails e.V. benefits trail organizations, non-profit organizations, personal supporting members and private companies. The following organizations and individuals are already members.

Member Organizations
Asociația Tășuleasa Social

Asociația Tășuleasa Social

Romania • Regional Trail Organization
Via Transilvanica is a landmark project of Tășuleasa Social. "The road that unites" revitalizes rural communities through quiet, sustainable hiking tourism.
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Visit Flanders

VISITFLANDERS

Belgium • Government Agency
A strategy and knowledge-driven government agency committed to the sustainable development and promotion of Flanders as a flourishing travel destination.
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Orlické Mountains and Podorlicko

Orlické Mountains & Podorlicko

Czech Republic • Destination Management
A destination platform strengthening and connecting municipalities, entrepreneurs, and service providers for long-term regional development.
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Digitize the Planet e.V.

Digitize the Planet e.V.

Germany • Digitalization & Conservation
Transforming complex nature conservation rules and protected area data into standardized digital open data for outdoor apps and tour portals.
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Paths of Greece

Paths of Greece

Greece • Trail Org & Travel Agency
Transforming forgotten routes into thriving, sustainable destinations. Bringing ancient and local paths back to life through expert maintenance, waymarking, and storytelling.
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UIMLA

UIMLA

Switzerland • International Federation
The Union of International Mountain Leader Associations sets global training and assessment benchmarks for certified International Mountain Leaders (IML).
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Outdooractive AG

Outdooractive AG

Germany • Digital Trail Platform
A leading digital platform and mobile application providing tools for outdoor tourism, route planning, accurate navigation, and community networking across Europe.
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Trail Therapy GmbH

Trail Therapy GmbH

Switzerland • Tourism Operator
Specializing in mountain bike guiding, skills clinics, and co-development of the International Trail Rating System (ITRS), alongside business analytics.
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Ytravel LDA - A2Z

Ytravel LDA (A2Z Adventures)

Portugal • Tourism & Consultancy
Organizing cycling and walking tours while guiding sustainable, responsible destination development through a 360-degree smart growth methodology.
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TN-Deutschland

TN-Deutschland (CL Verlag)

Germany • Tourism Publishing
An independent news service providing compact, up-to-date reporting on German tourism developments, key industry players, and emerging trends.
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Staori Ecotours Crete

Staori Ecotours Crete

Greece • Social Cooperative
A social cooperative focusing on people, local communities, and inclusive ecotours welcoming guests across the full spectrum of social identity.
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Personal Supporting Members

Elsi Rizvanolli

Netherlands • Fundraising Expert

Founding Member

Janneke Wagner

Netherlands • Sustainability Expert

Supporting Member

Asociația Tășuleasa Social

Romania • Regional Trail Organization (Founding Member)

Via Transilvanica is a landmark project of Tășuleasa Social, an NGO based in Pasul Tihuța, Bistrița-Năsăud county. The association has gained over 23 years of experience in organizing environmental, educational, social, cultural, and sports projects.

Via Transilvanica unites volunteering, care for nature, and community stewardship into "the road that unites." Entire rural communities gain new economic life through quiet, respectful hiking tourism where visitors appreciate local traditions and products.

VISITFLANDERS

Belgium • Flemish Government Agency

As a Flemish government agency that is strategy and knowledge-driven, VISITFLANDERS is committed to the sustainable development and promotion of Flanders as a top tourist destination.

Together with tourism partners, VISITFLANDERS works to allow Flanders to flourish as an innovative, high-quality travel destination—focusing especially on sustainability, accessibility, and family-friendliness for residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors alike.

Destination Company Orlické Mountains & Podorlicko

Czech Republic • Regional Destination Management (DMO)

The Destination Company Orlické hory a Podorlicko is an organization that strengthens the region, connects stakeholders, and elevates regional visibility.

It operates as a central platform connecting municipalities, local entrepreneurs, service providers, non-profit organizations, and active community figures committed to meaningful, long-term regional development and outdoor trail stewardship.

Digitize the Planet e.V.

Germany • Digitalization & Conservation (Founding Member)

Digitize the Planet e.V. (DtP) ensures that nature conservation rules are understandable and digitally accessible for outdoor recreation.

Serving as an independent interface between protected areas and outdoor platforms, tourism boards, and sporting associations, DtP transforms complex regulations into standardized digital open data. This delivers clear codes of conduct directly into users' preferred tour portals and navigation apps, protecting fragile ecosystems without burdening visitors.

Paths of Greece

Greece • Trail Organization & Travel Agency (Founding Member)

Our primary work is transforming forgotten routes into thriving, sustainable destinations. We bring old paths back to life through expert maintenance, clear waymarking, and compelling storytelling.

This foundational work creates the legacy we are building for Greece and ensures every adventure is built on a trail we know by heart.

Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA)

Switzerland • International Federation (Founding Member)

An International Mountain Leader (IML) is a professional trained and assessed against the challenging requirements of UIMLA, specified in "A common platform standard."

The IML qualification lets holders lead groups across mountain environments globally where technical alpinism gear is not required, including high-altitude treks and snowshoe journeys. IMLs across every member nation maintain International Continuing Professional Development (ICPD) to adhere to the highest standard in mountain leadership.

Outdooractive AG

Germany • Digital Trail Platform (Founding Member)

Outdooractive AG is a premier European digital platform and mobile application delivering comprehensive technology solutions for outdoor tourism, route planning, precise navigation, and community networking.

As a founding member of European Trails, Outdooractive collaborates closely with destination managers and trail operators to ensure digital trail accessibility and visitor guidance standards across Europe.

Trail Therapy GmbH

Switzerland • Tourism Operator (Founding Member)

Trail Therapy GmbH is a Switzerland-based company specializing in premium mountain bike guiding, skills clinics, and custom bike tours across Switzerland and international destinations.

Beyond guiding, the company is deeply involved in trail infrastructure through the co-development and management of the International Trail Rating System (ITRS). Additionally, they provide specialized business consulting services, focusing on data analytics and strategic pricing solutions.

Ytravel LDA (A2Z Adventures)

Portugal • Tourism Operator & Destination Consultancy (Founding Member)

Since 2006, we have established ourselves in Portugal and around the world as a leader in initiatives that promote active outdoor tourism.

We bring to the market the passion, experience, knowledge, and professionalism of our team members—whether in organising cycling or walking tours or in our approach to helping our clients promote the sustainable and responsible development of their destinations, whether these are individual accommodations or regions of varying sizes—by applying a 360-degree methodology and leveraging emerging technologies to ensure their smart and innovative growth.

TN-Deutschland (CL Verlag)

Germany • Tourism Publishing Company

Three times a week, this free news service keeps you informed about the most important developments in German tourism—compact and independent.

Our editorial team keeps a close eye on key local industry players, maintains direct contact with regional bodies and marketing organizations, and gathers firsthand insights from destination managers, tour operators, and sales experts. This allows us to capture the full diversity of tourism in Germany and contextualize emerging trends.

Staori Ecotours Crete

Greece • Tourism Operator & Social Cooperative

Staori is a social cooperative that cares first and foremost about people, especially our guests and the residents of communities in which we live and travel.

We welcome guests across the spectrum of social identity, including ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, and neurodiversity.

Let’s create better trails and a stronger network – all together. Become a member now.