Accessible Hiking for Everyone
Making European trails Inclusive for all abilities
Introduction
The TRAIL4ALL project is an EU-funded Erasmus+ initiative aimed at making hiking trails across Europe more accessible for people with disabilities. ERA is a key partner in this project, working alongside European mountaineering, outdoor, and disability organizations to develop European Guidelines for Accessible Trails, train outdoor professionals, and map inclusive hiking routes.
🔹 Duration: 2025–2027
🔹 Funded by: Erasmus+ Sport 2025
🔹 Total Grant: €400,000
🔹 Partners: ERA, EUMA, CAI, Altéo, Celotajs, Sport e Salute
Project goals
🚶 Develop European accessibility guidelines – Creating standardized criteria for hiking trails that are safe and enjoyable for people with disabilities.
🗺️ Map & promote accessible trails – Identifying and documenting wheelchair-friendly and Joëlette-compatible routes in partner countries.
🎓 Train outdoor professionals – Providing training on adaptive equipment, safety, and inclusive trail management.
🤝 Encourage inclusion through hiking – Organizing events and pilot hikes where people with disabilities can explore nature without barriers.
ERA’s role in TRAIL4ALL
✨ Co-developing European accessibility guidelines
✨ Ensuring E-paths & ERA trails are considered in accessibility mapping
✨ Leading dissemination & communication efforts
✨ Promoting the adoption of accessibility best practices among ERA’s members
Project updates & news
📅 March 2025: Project launch with first transnational meeting in Italy
📅 July 2025: Training for outdoor professionals starts in Belgium & Latvia
📅 2026: Mapping of at least 45 accessible trails across Europe
📅 2027: Final European Guidelines for Accessible Hiking Trails published