Fast Hiking in the Pyrenees: A memorable First Open in Iraty
A new hiking initiative is making waves in France! On 4 May 2025, the first Open of Fast Hiking in Iraty, located in the heart of the French Basque Country, … Read more
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ERA’s Photo Contest – Picture of the Month
Join ERA’s Photo Contest – Picture of the Month! Share your best hiking moments from across Europe or along the E6 and get featured by ERA! Simply share your photo … Read more
Andros – Greece’s hidden hiking gem
Andros, one of the Cycladic islands in Greece, is rapidly gaining recognition as a top destination for hikers in Europe. Recently featured in The Guardian and The Express, the island … Read more
Fornea Route now certified as LQT Day Walk
ERA is proud to announce that the Fornea Route in Portugal has officially been certified as a Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe, Day Walk. This recognition confirms the … Read more
A new ERA begins: European Ramblers Association becomes European Hiking Federation
After over 50 years of fostering a love for walking and hiking across Europe, the European Ramblers Association (ERA) is excited to announce a transformation that will take us into … Read more
First German LQT DAY WALK celebrated: Stöffel-Route officially certified
On 26 April 2025, the GeoRoute Tertiär – Industrie – Erlebnis Stöffel-Route was officially celebrated as the first German trail to be awarded the prestigious “Leading Quality Trails – Best … Read more
Easter hike and 50th anniversary of the E-path E6
During the traditional Easter hike along the E-path E6 in Austria, more than 200 hikers came together to mark a special moment — the celebration of the 50th anniversary of … Read more
E6 in Albania
On Saturday, 5 April 2025, ERA President Boris Mićić and the Chairman of the ERA E-paths Working Group Steen Kobberø-Hansen met with representatives from the Albanian Mountaineering Association in Elbasan … Read more
Kick-Off meeting: Developing a new European Green Belt hiking trail
ERA is proud to be part of an exciting new initiative to develop a long-distance hiking trail along the European Green Belt – an ecological network and symbol of unity … Read more
Fast Hiking – A new way to explore Europe’s trails!
A sport for those who love speed and nature Do you love hiking but want to move faster and challenge yourself physically? Fast Hiking is the perfect blend of speed … Read more