The goal of this project group is to research and comprehensively document the legal framework in various countries and regions under which trails may exist and be used for various activities. It is also relevant whether the trails are based on old customary law or whether and under which approval procedures they may be newly constructed. This also depends on the use of public or private land or in nature conservation areas.

Concepts will also be developed for influencing the current legal framework to encourage increased trail use, for example, through lobbying and political influence.