Réseau vélo et marche / Association Vélo & Territoires The Réseau vélo et marche (Cycling and Walking Network) is the national French network representing local and regional authorities committed to active mobility. It was created in 2025 through the merger of two long-standing organisations: the Club des villes et territoires cyclables et marchables and Vélo & Territoires, bringing together more than 450 municipalities, intermunicipalities, departments, and regions across France. The network works to make cycling and walking central elements of public policy, supporting the transition towards more sustainable, inclusive, and healthier mobility. It promotes active travel as a way to improve quality of life, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create more liveable communities. Contact person: Camille THOMÉ web: reseau-velo-marche.org Facebook: facebook.com/Reseauvelomarche Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/reseau-velo-marche  

AF3V – French Association for the Development of Greenways and Cycle Routes The Association française pour le développement des véloroutes et des voies vertes (AF3V) is a French nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and promoting a nationwide network of safe cycling routes and greenways. Its mission is to make active travel—especially cycling—more accessible, enjoyable, and practical for people of all ages and abilities, whether for daily transportation, tourism, or recreation. AF3V works as an advocate for cyclists and other non-motorized users by engaging with public authorities, participating in infrastructure planning, and campaigning for improvements to cycling networks. The organization supports the creation of continuous, high-quality routes, identifies gaps and safety concerns, and promotes policies that encourage sustainable mobility and active transportation throughout France. The organization’s website serves as a major information resource, featuring an extensive database and interactive map of cycling routes and greenways across the country. It provides route descriptions, network updates, planning resources, and news about cycling infrastructure projects. Through these tools and its advocacy work, AF3V helps both the public and decision-makers better understand, use, and improve France’s cycling infrastructure. AF3V’s mission is to help create a comprehensive network of high-quality, safe cycling routes and greenways (“véloroutes” and “voies vertes”) across France, making active transportation accessible to everyone. French: Une association pour un projet L’AF3V (Association Française de Développement des Véloroutes et Voies Vertes) est une association qui agit pour le développement en France des Véloroutes et Voies Vertes (VVV), itinéraires sécurisés destinés aux déplacements non motorisés sur de courtes, moyennes ou longues distances .Elle participe aux projets européens et nationaux, régionaux et départementaux d’aménagement, en faisant des propositions. Information des aménageurs Elle informe les “Porteurs de projets” sur les moyens de créer ces VVV ( normes techniques, sources d’information, projets européens, projet national, projets régionaux et départementaux d’itinéraires cyclables ou de VVV). Information du public Elle informe les usagers -cyclistes, piétons, rollers, personnes à mobilité réduite,…- sur les Véloroutes et Voies Vertes :Edition d’un Catalogue Touristique (recensement des VVV de France), publié tous les ans.Base de données des VVV de France, consultable sur le site Internet : www.af3v.org (rubrique : Trouver une VVV). Décrit plus de 150 Véloroutes et Voies Vertes. Lettre d’information électronique, qui donne, tous les mois, l’actualité des VVV en France. Animation des Voies Vertes Elle anime la Journée nationale des Voies Vertes, tous les ans en Septembre, dans le cadre de la Journée Européenne des Voies Vertes.L’AF3V est membre de l’Association Européenne des Voies Vertes (AEVV). Contact info: 41 Place du Général du Gaulle – 60100 –CREIL ; FRANCEtel. +33 3 44 60 11 63 email: info@af3v.org Contact person: Christelle Cubaud, Président web: www.af3v.org Facebook:  www.facebook.com/af3v.org X: x.com/AF3V_officiel

German Speaking Community of Belgium East Belgium (Ostbelgien) is a unique region in the east of Belgium, bordering Germany, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Known as “Europe’s vibrant garden,” it combines exceptional natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and outstanding opportunities for hiking, cycling, and nature-based tourism. Offers extensive networks of hiking, cycling, and mountain biking routes through forests, river valleys, meadows, and nature reserves. East Belgium is internationally recognised for its cycling infrastructure, particularly the Vennbahn Greenway, which follows a former railway corridor through Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg. The region promotes sustainable mobility and slow tourism through well-developed cycling and walking networks. Contact info: Regierung der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft (German Speaking community from Belgium) Ministerium der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft Belgiens OstbelgienKlötzerbahn 32, 4700 Eupen, BelgiumTel.: +32 87 59 64 00 Contact person: Christoph Hendrich  Web: www.ostbelgien.eu/en Facebook: www.facebook.com/CantonsdelestTourisme    ©vennbahn.eu fot. D. Ketz

DGO – AMENAGEMENT DU TERRITOIRE, DU LOGEMENT, DU PATRIMOINE ET DE L’ENERGIE; DEPARTEMENT DE L’AMENAGEMENT DU TERRITOIRE ET DE L’URBANISME The SPW Territoire (Walloon Public Service for Territory) is the regional authority responsible for spatial planning, territorial development, urban planning, and sustainable land management in Wallonia (Belgium). Its mission is to help shape a balanced, attractive, resilient, and sustainable territory while supporting local authorities, citizens, and stakeholders in planning and development processes. SPW Territoire contributes to the Walloon Government’s objective of creating a more attractive, connected, sustainable, and resilient Wallonia by 2050, balancing economic development, quality of life, environmental protection, and efficient use of land resources. The department plays an important role in supporting sustainable mobility, landscape conservation, ecological connectivity, and the redevelopment of former transport corridors, making it a key institutional partner for greenways, cycling routes, and other non-motorised infrastructure projects across Wallonia. Contact details: Address: rue des Brigades d’Irlande, 1 – B-5100 Jambes (Namur), Belgium Contact person: Anne Daubechies web: territoire.wallonie.beFacebook: facebook.com/spw.territoireX: x.com/spw_territoireInstagram: instagram.com/wallonie.territoireYoutube: @spwterritoire  

Latvian Greenways Association Purpose of the organisation: Vidzeme Tourism Association is a non-profit association that unites tourism stakeholders in the North Latvia region for regional tourism development. Address: Lielā iela 30, Ieriki, Latvia, LV-4139, Latvia Contact person: Raitis Sijats Web site: greenrailways.eu, greenways.lv, www.vidzeme.com Facebook: facebook.com/greenways.lv

Ministry of the Economy of Luxembourg (Ministère de l’Économie – MECO) The Ministry of the Economy of Luxembourg (Ministère de l’Économie – MECO) is the government body responsible for shaping the country’s economic policy and promoting sustainable economic development. Its role includes fostering competitiveness, innovation, entrepreneurship, energy policy, tourism, and strategic economic sectors. The ministry develops policies and instruments that support long-term economic growth while addressing major challenges such as digital transformation, sustainability, and climate transition. A key priority of the ministry is supporting the transition to a more sustainable and resilient economy. Through initiatives in clean technologies, circular economy, renewable energy, and sustainable construction, MECO works to reduce environmental impacts while creating new economic opportunities. The ministry promotes low-carbon development, resource efficiency, renewable energy deployment, and innovative business models that contribute to Luxembourg’s goal of achieving climate neutrality and a competitive green economy. n the field of mobility and tourism, MECO actively supports sustainable transport and cycling initiatives. The ministry collaborates with other government departments to expand Luxembourg’s national cycling network, develop cycling tourism programmes such as Vëlosummer, and improve infrastructure that encourages active and low-carbon mobility. Through investments in cycling routes, mobility innovation, and smart transport solutions, the ministry contributes to making Luxembourg a leader in sustainable mobility while strengthening tourism and regional development. The Ministry of the Economy of Luxembourg supports greenways primarily through its responsibilities for tourism development, sustainable mobility, and regional economic growth. Contact data: Contact person: Claude Halsdorf Ministère de l’Economie, Direction générale du tourisme, 19-21, boulevard RoyalL-2449 LuxembourgLuxembourg web: www.gouvernement.lu/mecoFacebook: facebook.com/MinEcoLux Niederpallen cycling ©fot. Sophie Margue / Visit-Guttland ©www.visitluxembourg.com / Pancake! Photographie Family cycling on the Velo Pomarium tour in the Moselle region of Luxembourg / Velo Pomarium ©Pancake-Photographie www.visitluxembourg.com Couple cycling in Beckerich ©fot. Sophie Margue – VisitGuttland

Comunidade Intermunicipal do Alto Minho The Comunidade Intermunicipal do Alto Minho (CIM Alto Minho) is an intermunicipal association in northern Portugal that brings together 10 municipalities of the Alto Minho region, with its headquarters in Viana do Castelo. Established in 2008, its mission is to coordinate regional development, strengthen cooperation among municipalities, and improve the quality of life of residents. Under its Alto Minho 2030 Strategy, the region aims to become a territory of environmental excellence, combining: sustainable tourism, circular economy, renewable energy, nature conservation, and smart, inclusive development. The strategy also emphasizes active mobility and improved public transport connections. Region is a home to one of Portugal’s best-known greenways: the Ecopista do Rio Minho (also called Ecopista do Minho). It is considered a flagship example of how former railway infrastructure can be transformed into sustainable mobility corridors.  Contact data: Address: Rua Bernardo Abrunhosa, n.º 105, 4900-309 – Viana do Castelo, Portugal Web site: www.cim-altominho.pt Facebook: facebook.com/cimaltominho Youtube: youtube.com/user/cimaltominho fot. Paulo Rodrigues, IP Patrimonio @facebook.com/cimaltominho/photos

Comunidade Intermunicipal Viseu Dão Lafões The Comunidade Intermunicipal Viseu Dão Lafões (CIM VDL) is an intermunicipal association in central Portugal that brings together 14 municipalities in the Viseu Dão-Lafões region, with the city of Viseu serving as its main urban center. Its mission is to promote regional development, improve public services, and strengthen cooperation among municipalities. CIM VDL is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, including circular economy projects, green public procurement, and resource efficiency. It participates in European programs aimed at reducing waste, promoting material reuse, and supporting local businesses in the transition to a more circular economy. CIM Viseu Dão Lafões is an example of how intermunicipal cooperation can drive sustainable mobility, innovation, and regional development while improving quality of life across both urban and rural communities. The Viseu Dão Lafões region is one of Portugal’s leading greenway destinations and is home to the country’s most iconic Ecopistas. The region has successfully transformed former railway lines into high-quality cycling and walking routes that support tourism, sustainable mobility, and regional development. The Ecopistas are today considered strategic assets for the territory and part of a broader European greenway network. The Ecopista do Dão is the region’s best-known greenway. Built on the former Linha do Dão railway, it stretches approximately 49 km between Viseu and Santa Comba Dão. The railway closed in 1988 and was converted into an ecopista between 2007 and 2011 through a partnership between CIM Viseu Dão Lafões and local municipalities. In 2023, the region inaugurated the Ecopista do Vouga, extending the greenway network to approximately 115 km of continuous routes, making it the largest continuous ecopista system in Portugal. Contact data: Address: Rua Dr. Ricardo Mota, 3460-613, Tondela, Portugal Web site: www.cimvdl.pt Facebook: facebook.com/cimviseudaolafoes YouTube: @cimviseudaolafoes8867 Instagram: instagram.com/cimviseudaolafoes Contact persons:Nuno Martinho – Executive DirectorJosé Carlos Almeida – Project Manager   foto: IP Patrimonio

Câmara municipal de Valença Valença as a historic border town in northern Portugal, located along the Minho River opposite Tui (Spain), forming part of the Portugal–Galicia cross-border region, a strategic, cultural, and economic hub in the Euro-region. A central focus of the municipality is the Fortress of Valença, one of the largest and best-preserved military fortifications in Europe. The historic fortress and its surrounding urban area are presented as the city’s main heritage asset and tourist attraction, with strong links to 2,000 years of border history and cultural exchange.  The municipality promotes Valença as a destination for: Heritage tourism (fortress, historic streets, monuments) Nature and river landscapes along the Minho Gastronomy (notably regional dishes like lamprey, cod, and lamb) Shopping and traditional commerce, including its large open-air retail area In Valença, the main ecopista is the Ecopista do Rio Minho, one of the most important greenways in northern Portugal. Contact data: Address: Praça de República, 4930-702, Valença, Portugal Web site: www.cm-valenca.pt Facebook: facebook.com/municipiodevalenca X: x.com/mun_valenca Youtube: @municipiovalenca Contact persons: Jose Temporao Monte, Fernando Jose Pereira de Barros The “greenway” from Valença do Minho to Monção is 15 Km long, and runs parallel to the river Minho, which stretches between the densely wooded edges, using the disused Monçao branch railway line. The Ecopista “Rio Minho”, was inaugurated on 14th November 2004, it is the first national “ecopista” (greenway) to use the disused railway. Awards >> 8th European Greenways Award (2017 – Limerick, Ireland); 3rd Prize Excelence to: Rio Minho Greenway – Portugal, presented by the Municipalities of Monção, Valença, Vila Nova de Cerveira and Caminha, Portugal: For the high quality infrastructure of the nearly 50 km long itinerary along the Minho River, using a disused railway line extended by riverside paths and rural tracks. The Minho Greenway connects towns, villages and places of natural interest, many of them part of the Natura 2000 Network, enabling locals and tourists, including those with reduced mobility, to access areas of exceptional natural beauty. It has been highly rated by visitors. >> 4th European Greenways Award 2009 St Vith (Belgium); 4th Prize excellence to Rio Minho greenways. Presented by the Câmara Municipal de Valença, and Câmara Municipal de Monção. The Jury decide to give a 4th Prize to Ecopista do Minho (Portugal). Example of promising greenway close of the international border.

BASQUETOUR – Agencia Vasca de Turismo Basquetour is the official tourism agency of the Basque Government, responsible for developing and promoting tourism in the Basque Country (Euskadi), Spain. Established in 2006, its mission is to strengthen tourism as a source of economic development, employment, and territorial cohesion while ensuring that tourism remains sustainable and beneficial to local communities. The agency operates under the Basque Government’s Department of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs and is responsible for implementing tourism strategies defined by the government. Basquetour aims to: Promote sustainable and responsible tourism. Increase the competitiveness and quality of the tourism sector. Position Euskadi internationally as an attractive destination. Generate economic and social value for local communities. Greenways are a key component of the Basque Country’s strategy for sustainable tourism, active mobility, and rural development. Basquetour promotes greenways not merely as recreational infrastructure, but as tourism products that connect heritage, nature, and local communities. French Basquetour est l’agence publique du gouvernent Basque, chargé du développent et la promotion du tourisme au Pays Basque.  Ils développent an plan spécifique pour le tourisme en voies vertes. Contact data: Basquetour – Agencia Vasca de Turismo, Alameda Urquijo 36 –  5ª planta, 48011 –  BILBAO, SPAIN tourism.euskadi.eus, www.basquetour.eus Facebook: facebook.com/basquetour.eus X: x.com/BasqueTour_EUS Youtube: youtube.com/user/basquetour Contact person: Iker Urcelay Cristobal – Tourism Product Departament

Vía Verde Del Noroeste Consorcio Turístico Tourist Consortium of the Northwest Greenway was created as an instrumental Public Entity, for the Technical, Economic and Administrative Cooperation of the “Via Verde del Noroeste” and the municipalities involved. The Consortium is composed by the Council of Culture and Tourism of the Murcia Region and the municipalities of Murcia, Molina de Segura, Alguazas, Campos del Río, Albudeite, Mula, Bullas, Cehegín y Caravaca de la Cruz. The organization promotes: Sustainable tourism and active mobility (cycling and hiking) Reuse of abandoned railway infrastructure Environmental protection and landscape enhancement Rural development and local economic activity Accessible outdoor recreation for residents and visitors The Vía Verde del Noroeste is a long-distance greenway in the Region of Murcia, Spain, created by converting a former railway line into a cycling and walking route of about 76–78 km between Murcia and Caravaca de la Cruz. It follows the historic Murcia–Caravaca railway (1930s–1970s), now repurposed as a Camino Natural for non-motorized users.  French Le consorcium toruiestique de la Voie verte du Nordouest de la Region de Mucia est an a public entité, pour le coopération technique, économique et administrative de la “Via Verde del Noroeste” et les communes concernées. El consorcio está compuesto por la consejería de Cultura y Turismo de la Región de Murcia y los municipios de Murcia, Molina de Segura, Alguazas, Campos del Río, Albudeite, Mula, Bullas, Cehegín y Caravaca de la Cruz. Contact data: Consorcio Turístico Vía Verde del Noroeste, Consejería de Cultura y Turismo, Plaza Julián Romea, 4, 30071 Murcia – Spain Contact person: Jose Carlos Brugarolas – Gerente de las Vías Verdes de la Región de Murcia Web: www.viaverdedelnoroeste.com Facebook: facebook.com/ViasVerdesRM X: x.com/ViasVerdesRM Instagram: instagram.com/viasverdesrm YouTube: @viasverdesregiondemurcia2908

Diputación Foral de Álava Department of Economic Development and Sustainability / Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Sostenibilidad The Diputación Foral de Álava (in Basque, Araba Foru Aldundia) is the provincial government of Álava/Araba, one of the three provinces of the Basque Country in Spain. It is a regional public administration authority with a status that is stronger than a typical provincial council in Spain, because the Basque Country has a special fiscal and administrative system (“foral system”). Greenways in Álava are a dense, well-planned network of cycling and walking routes, built around the Vasco-Navarro railway greenway and a broader provincial system that connects nature, towns, and the capital Vitoria-Gasteiz into one continuous sustainable mobility landscape.   The flagship greenway is Vasco-Navarro Greenway (Vía Verde del Vasco-Navarro): One of the longest rail-trails in Spain Connects Vitoria-Gasteiz → Estella (Navarra) and further extensions Passes through valleys, forests, tunnels, and rural towns Key cultural stops include Estíbaliz and Antoñana Used heavily by cyclists, hikers, and long-distance tourists Contact data: Plaza de la Provincia 4, 2º, 01001, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain Web: www.araba.eus Web Vasco Navarro greenway: viaverdevasconavarro.com Facebook  facebook.com/DiputacionForalAlava X: x.com/Araba Instagram: instagram.com/arabakoforualdundia YouTube: @arabakoforualdundia Contact persons: Aimar Saez de Buruaga. Environmental Sustainability Service / Servicio de Sostenibilidad Ambiental; Marta Olalde, biodiversity Officer / Técnica de biodiversidad

Fundación Vía Verde de La Sierra The Foundation of the Sierra Greenway was established in the early 2000s as the managing body of the former Jerez–Almargen railway line, now refurbished and in use as a greenway and also part of Spain’s Natural Trails Programme. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees is composed of the Provincial Councils of Cádiz and Seville and the Town Councils of Coripe, Montellano, Olvera, Pruna, and Puerto Serrano. Its main mission focuses on the conservation, maintenance, and proper management of public use and facilities linked to the Sierra Greenway – Vía Verde De La Sierra, in line with the core objectives of the “Tejido Verde” Programme. The foundation’s main mission is to conserve, maintain, and promote the Vía Verde de la Sierra while fostering sustainable rural development. Its activities include maintaining the greenway infrastructure, preserving disused railway heritage, promoting cultural, educational, recreational, and sports activities, and encouraging economic development and job creation in surrounding rural areas. The foundation also works to ensure that the route is accessible and inclusive for all users and collaborates with public and private entities at local, national, and international levels. The Vía Verde de la Sierra itself extends for approximately 36.5 km between the towns of Puerto Serrano and Olvera, crossing the provinces of Cádiz and Seville. The route features 30 tunnels, 4 viaducts, restored railway stations converted into accommodations and restaurants, and the Peñón de Zaframagón, home to one of Europe’s largest colonies of griffon vultures. The foundation also manages visitor services, interpretation centers, and tourism facilities that make the greenway a leading destination for hiking, cycling, and nature tourism in Andalusia. Contact data: Fundación Vía Verde De La Sierra, Antigua casa del guarda de la estación; 11659 de Puerto Serrano (Cádiz), Spain Contact person: Maria Jimenez, Managing Director  Web: www.fundacionviaverdedelasierra.es Facebook: facebook.com/viaverdedelasierra.cadizsevilla Instagram: www.instagram.com/viaverdedelasierra Youtube: @fundacionviaverdedelasierr227  >>> Read more about the Sierra Greenway 8th EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD 2017 First prize, Exemplary Initiatives: Sierra Greenway universal accessibility adaptation plan. Isabel Morales, Chairwoman, Sierra Greenway Foundation (Spain) 11th EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD 2023 Special Award Category, Green transition in greenways. Plan for the Green Transition on the Sierra Greenway. Spain.

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust The Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is a UK-wide charity dedicated to making it easier, safer, and more enjoyable for people to walk, wheel, and cycle. Formerly known as Sustrans, the organization adopted its new name in 2025 to better reflect its mission of promoting active and inclusive travel for everyone. Founded in 1977 in Bristol, it has grown into one of the United Kingdom’s leading sustainable transport organizations. The Trust is best known as the custodian of the National Cycle Network, a nationwide system of more than 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of signed routes connecting cities, towns, and rural areas across the UK. Much of the network consists of traffic-free paths, including many converted former railway lines, which provide safe spaces for walking, wheeling, and cycling. The organization also works to improve existing routes and create more accessible infrastructure for people of all ages and abilities. Beyond infrastructure, the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust delivers projects in schools, workplaces, and communities to encourage active travel and reduce car dependency. It carries out research, influences public policy, and collaborates with governments and local authorities throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its work aims to improve public health, reduce carbon emissions, strengthen communities, and create more liveable places. The charity relies on a large network of staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners to achieve its goals. Today, it has hundreds of employees and thousands of volunteers who help maintain routes, engage communities, and advocate for safer streets. Guided by values such as learning, equity, collaboration, and responsibility, the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust seeks to create a future in which everyone can travel actively and sustainably. Contact data: Web: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk Facebook: facebook.com/WalkWheelCycleTrust Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/walk-wheel-cycle-trust Instagram: instagram.com/WalkWheelCycleTrust Bsky: bsky.app/profile/walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social YouTube: @WalkWheelCycleTrust

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Dansk Cykelturisme – Danish Cycling Tourism Dansk Cykelturisme (Danish Cycling Tourism) is a non-profit association that brings together public and private partners to develop, promote, and coordinate cycling tourism and recreational cycling throughout Denmark. Founded in 2014, it includes municipalities, tourism destinations, organisations, and businesses from across the country. Since 2016, it has served as the national EuroVelo Coordination Centre for Denmark.  Dansk Cykelturisme is Denmark’s leading organisation for cycling tourism, working to make the country an attractive destination for cycle travellers through route development, partnerships, knowledge sharing, and sustainable tourism initiatives. Its work supports both local communities and visitors while promoting active, environmentally friendly travel. Denmark is internationally recognised as one of the world’s most bicycle-friendly countries, and Dansk Cykelturisme plays a central role in maintaining and enhancing that reputation. The organisation helps ensure that visitors can experience Denmark through well-connected cycling routes, high-quality services, and accessible tourism infrastructure. Contact info: address; Rømersgade 5 1362 Copenhagen K, DennmarkContact person: Jesper Poerksen, director web: www.cykelturisme.dk Facebook: facebook.com/danskcykelturisme fot. ©Michael Fiukowski and Sarah Moritz / cykelturisme.dk fot. ©Daniel Villadsen / cykelturisme.dk fot. cykelturisme.dk

Yugo Cycling Campaign The Yugo Cycling Campaign (YCC) promotes cycling as everyday transport and tourism infrastructure, with a strong focus on transforming the Western Balkans into a connected “greenways” region. The organization especially advocates for converting abandoned railway corridors into cycling and walking routes across former Yugoslav countries. The NGO, based in Belgrade, that plays a central role in the Western Balkans Greenways initiative. The organization’s mission includes: Promoting cycling for daily mobility, recreation, and tourism (not competitive sport) Developing greenways (safe, non-motorized routes like rail trails) Supporting environmental protection and sustainable transport Improving urban cycling infrastructure and traffic culture Encouraging youth education and cycling adoption Integrating bicycles into public transport systems and city planning Contact data: Address: Baba Višnjina 31, 11111 Beograd, Serbia Web: www.westernbalkansgreenways.com Contact person: Mirko Radovanac, President  

Generalitat Valenciana –  General Directorate of Infrastructures and urban projects / Dirección general de Infraestructuras y proyectos urbanos The Servicio de Proyectos y Obras (Projects and Works Service) is a technical department of the Generalitat Valenciana, the regional government of the Valencian Community in Spain. It operates under the Directorate General for Land Transport Infrastructure within the regional ministry responsible for environment, infrastructure, territory, and recovery. The department’s primary role is to plan, design, and oversee public infrastructure projects. Its responsibilities include preparing basic and construction projects for public infrastructure and urban developments, producing technical documentation, and carrying out environmental assessments and public consultation procedures. It also coordinates with other public administrations and entities during project development. The Valencian Community (Comunitat Valenciana) has one of Spain’s most extensive regional networks of greenways, with around 170–190 km of routes spread across approximately 11–13 Greenways. The Greenways of the Valencian Community combine railway heritage, natural landscapes, and sustainable tourism. They connect mountains, orchards, rivers, and the Mediterranean coast, offering safe, traffic-free routes that attract hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers while supporting local economies and preserving cultural heritage. Contact data: Address: C/. Democracia, 77. 46018 Valencia. Spain Web: politicaterritorial.gva.es Facebook: facebook.com/generalitatvalenciana X: x.com/generalitat Instagram: instagram.com/generalitatvalenciana YouTube: @PresidenciaGVA Contact person: Teresa Font Jiménez. Head of Planning Service   Download the Guide of the Valencia region greenways >> here  (Spanish) Keep up to date with the cycle-pedestrian itineraries in the Valencian Region here 

Rete Ferroviaria Italiana – RFI Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) is the company responsible for managing Italy’s national railway infrastructure. RFI’s mission is to connect different regions of Italy through a safe, efficient, and reliable rail system. The company manages thousands of kilometres of railway lines, stations, signalling systems, and related infrastructure while carrying out major investment programmes to modernize the network and expand high-speed rail connections. Sustainability is a central part of its strategy, with a focus on promoting environmentally friendly mobility, improving accessibility, and supporting the economic integration and competitiveness of Italy. Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) is not only Italy’s railway infrastructure manager but also one of the country’s most important promoters of greenway development. Through its Greenways programme, RFI supports the conversion of disused railway lines and railway properties into walking and cycling routes, giving new life to infrastructure that is no longer used for rail transport. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment to sustainability, territorial regeneration, and active mobility. RFI estimates that the FS Group owns around 1,450 km of disused railway lines, of which more than 1,200 km are potentially available for conversion into greenways after excluding routes preserved for tourist railways. To facilitate these projects, RFI works with local authorities and other stakeholders, transferring former railway corridors and buildings for reuse. The company has also published several editions of its Atlas of Greenways on Former Railway Lines, documenting successful conversions and identifying opportunities for future projects throughout Italy. RFI views greenways as more than recreational trails. They are considered strategic tools for promoting sustainable tourism, improving quality of life, preserving railway heritage, and connecting communities through low-carbon mobility. More than 500 km of former FS railway lines have already been transformed into greenways, while additional routes remain available for future development. RFI also collaborates with organizations promoting “slow mobility” and has developed digital mapping initiatives that integrate rail stations, cycling routes, greenways, walking trails, cultural sites, and natural attractions into a single sustainable mobility network. Contact data: Address: Pzza della Croce Rossa, 1 – 00161 Roma Web site: www.rfi.it Contact person: Ilaria Magiarotti, Real Estate Manager >>> read more EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD 2025 SPECIAL JURY AWARD: Cyclo-pedestrian path Monte Ciocci-San Pietro. Presented by Roma Capitale – Department of Sustainable Mobility and Transport. In recognition of the realisation of the ambitious project that has been carried out in the city of Rome, consisting in the construction of an attractive greenway of approximately 1,200 m, using an old railway bridge and a tunnel, both part of the disused Rome-Viterbo railway line, to create a safe access to the Vatican, for pilgrim, as the new official terminus of the Francigena, for the local community, and for cycle tourists. This project represents a model of regeneration of an urban asset and collaboration between public bodies, making the most of an extraordinary opportunity both in view of the 2025 Jubilee and for the daily mobility of citizens; it is an extension of the existing ‘Monte Ciocci-Monte Mario’ pedestrian-cycleway. EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD 2023 2nd prize Excellence: Via Verde della Costa dei Trabocchi – Greenway of the Trabocchi Coast. Presented by Abruzzo Region. For the impressive transformation of a disused railway line into a 42 km high-quality greenway, integrated into the stunning landscape of the Teatine coast, resulting in a spectacular greenway. It is an extraordinary example of environmental recovery, which has required a long process. It represents a major transformation and enhancement of the Costa dei Trabocchi territory, integrating also sustainable mobility models. EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD 2021 2nd Prize: RFI-4-Greenways. Spread the knowledge on the disused railways to improve the realisation of greenways. Presented by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana S.P.A. (Italy). For the set of communication actions carried out in recent years by the public company RFI and its commitment at the highest level to disseminate knowledge of the disused railway heritage, its value and the advantages for communities of their conversion into greenways; furthermore to encourage people to reach and enjoy greenways cycling and/or walking by using the train.

The Pays de Herve (Land of Herve) is a natural and rural region in eastern Wallonia (Belgium), located between the Vesdre and Meuse rivers, close to the borders with the Netherlands and Germany. It is a gently rolling plateau known for its distinctive bocage landscape, made up of hedgerows, meadows, orchards, and small traditional farms. The Pays de Herve is a green, agricultural heritage landscape where visitors can explore orchards, villages, and historic sites while enjoying local food traditions and a dense network of cycling and walking routes. The region is crossed by major greenway and cycling corridors, including former railway lines such as the RAVeL network and Line 38, which form the backbone of active mobility in the area. Objective of the organization: Tourism promotion. Tourist reception and information. The awarded greenway of Wallonie – (RAVel L38/L39) passes through the Pays d’Herve. See the video here Contact data: LE PAYS DE HERVE ENTRE TOURISME & SAVEURS Maison du Tourisme du Pays de Herve, Place de la Gare, 1 –  4650 Herve, Belgium web: www.paysdeherve.be Facebook: facebook.com/MaisonDuTourismeDuPaysDeHerve YouTube: @maisondutourismedupaysdehe6114     email: info@paysdeherbe Contact person: Anne Zinnen, Director  

OTI Slovakia Outdoor, tradition, and innovation OTI Slovakia is a Slovak sports and outdoor organization dedicated to promoting hiking, outdoor activities, youth engagement, sustainability, and non-formal education. The organization seeks to connect people with nature while fostering healthy lifestyles, community building, and European cooperation through international projects. Primary goal is educating members of the organization and local community in the region of Nitra through sport and non-formal education. OTI is bringing new opportunities to members and empowers them to learn from others and better understand the world through informal, non-formal and formal education, especially those with fewer opportunities. Other goals of OTI are promoting sports such as hiking, mountaineering, cycling, water sports, enabling young people to discover and respect the cultures of Slovak and European countries, promoting cultural heritage and equal opportunities for all and tackling discrimination. OTI in involved in creating the CykloKorytnička Cycling Route. This 46 km family-friendly themed cycling trail in the Ružomberok region of Slovakia follows the route of the former “Korytko” narrow-gauge railway, which operated between 1908 and 1974 and connected Ružomberok with the famous Korytnica Spa. Contact data: Parovska 8 – 94901 Nitra, Slovakia web: www.otislovakia.sk, ruzomberok.bike/on-the-track-of-old-railway-korytko  Facebook: facebook.com/otislovakiango Instagram: instagram.com/otislovakiaLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/12607837 Contact person: Lucia Svata, president    

Greenways and Cycleroutes Limited The Greenways and Cycleroutes Limited is a UK-based charitable community benefit society dedicated to developing and maintaining walking and cycling routes that are accessible to all, including wheelchair users. The organization is largely volunteer-led and works closely with local communities to create safe, traffic-free paths that promote active travel, recreation, and sustainable mobility. Founded by pioneers of the greenways movement, including John Grimshaw, the organization focuses on transforming former railway corridors and other underused spaces into community assets. Its projects aim not only to improve local connectivity but also to enhance public health, social inclusion, and access to nature. The organization’s secretary and representative, Caroline Levett, has played a key role in advancing these initiatives. Greenways and Cycleroutes has been involved in numerous infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom, including the creation of new greenways, bridges, and cycle routes such as the Waddesdon Greenway, the Strawberry Line, and the proposed Somerset Circle route. These projects often connect communities to transport hubs, schools, and natural areas while preserving heritage corridors and encouraging low-carbon travel.  Web: www.greenwaysandcycleroutes.org Social networks: Each of our volunteer groups does maintain a social media presence, but Greenways does not. Full member = college 3 Type of organisation: Charitable community benefit society Contact persons: Mrs Caroline Levett, Mr John Grimshaw View the interactive route map to see all Greenways cycle routes and partnership projects. Zoom in and click on the pins to open up the details and/or links.  EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD 2025 1st Prize: Greenways and Cycleroutes, presented by Greenways and Cycleroutes Limited (UK)

Georgian Ecotourism Association The Georgian Ecotourism Association (GEA) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization founded in 2012 to promote ecotourism as a pillar of sustainable development in Georgia. Its mission is to develop and popularize tourism products that protect natural and cultural heritage, conserve authentic environments, and create long-term economic benefits for local communities. The association works to ensure that tourism growth supports environmental conservation while improving livelihoods in rural regions. GEA develops ecotourism products and destinations through research, planning, training, and community engagement. Its activities include creating hiking trails and greenways, supporting small tourism businesses, developing agro- and ecotourism initiatives, conducting research and educational programs, and promoting sustainable tourism standards. The organization also advocates for ecotourism at the national level, collaborates with government agencies and international partners, and helps local communities participate in and benefit from tourism development. Greenways Georgia is an initiative of the Georgian Ecotourism Association that aims to develop a network of ecological, non-motorized routes across Georgia. The project revives historic roads, village paths, former trade routes, and other forgotten corridors, transforming them into sustainable travel routes for walking, cycling, and nature-based tourism. As part of the international Greenways movement and aligned with European Greenways principles, it promotes environmentally friendly mobility, cultural preservation, and improved quality of life for local communities. The initiative positions Georgia as a new destination within the global Greenways network by connecting travelers with the country’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and rural traditions. Rather than focusing solely on transportation, the routes are designed as immersive experiences that link visitors with family guesthouses, wineries, local food producers, artisans, historic sites, and traditional communities. The project emphasizes slow travel and meaningful engagement with Georgia’s history, landscapes, and local culture. Georgia is a member of the Council of Europe. Contact info: Vasil Barnovi st. №30 Tbilisi, 0114, Georgia Contact persons: Natalia Bakhtadze Engalnder, Chair of the Board Ilia Okromelidze, Executive Director web: www.ecotourism.ge, greenways.ge Facebook: facebook.com/GeorgianEcotourismAssociation Read the interview with Natalia Bakhtadze Englander, chairwoman of the Georgian Ecotourism Association on: “Telling Stories Through Ecotourism and Greenways” >>> More about Greenways in Georgia  SPECIAL JURY MENTION AT THE EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD 2025 The jury gave a special mention to the two following candidacies presented by Georgian Ecotourism Association for: Akhmeta greenway (presented in Excellence category) and Tianeti greenway (presented in category Initiatives).