TRAIL4ALL

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

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