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Call open for the 12th European Greenways Award
The European Greenways Association (EGWA) announces the call for candidacies for the 12th European Greenways Award (EGA) 2025 Organised by EGWA, Basquetour, and the Fundación de los Ferrocarriles Españoles in cooperation with the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. Deadline for the submission of candidacies: Wednesday 21 May 2025 at the latest. The awards ceremony will take place on October 9th. in Basque Country, Spain. The objective is to promote examples of best practices and to support their replication on other greenways all over Europe. The European Greenways Award will only be granted to greenways under the Lille Declaration, as well as to initiatives already in existence. This biennial award will recognise examples of greenways best practices in three categories: A) Excellence awards In this category the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded to three exemplary greenways that show the best integration of the various characteristics which define greenways (Art. 1 of Regulations) and that also demonstrate specific strengths which, in the opinion of the jury, make them exemplary. (…) B) Exemplary initiatives A 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize will be awarded to exemplary initiatives carried out in relation to greenways. This category is open to any activity related to greenways in its broadest sense: (…) C) Special award, […]
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Webinar recording and presentations: Greening transport
Webinar “Travelling Light Mainstreaming low-carbon mobility for tourism travel” overview The webinar was held on 29/January /2025, organised by the Task Force Greening transport of the EC Together for EU tourism expert group, in which EGWA participates and has actively contributed to its organisation. Provided a comprehensive overview of the different modes of transport on the path toward sustainability and the challenges facing the green transition in mobility and solutions, through the presentation of concrete examples of good practices, and regional and sectoral action plans. Active mobility, through greenways, and inter-modality with public transport, in particular rail, were highlighted throughout the seminar. Webinar started with a welcome by the moderator Shane Colgan, and a brief introduction of the webinar and works of the Task Force Greening Transport. Andreea Staicu, Acting Head of the Tourism and Textiles Unit of DG Grow, then gave a brief overview of the main current and future actions and challenges in the tourism ecosystem. She highlighted the appointment of a new European Commissioner for Transport and Sustainable Tourism, which for the first time explicitly includes responsibility for tourism, demonstrating the importance attached to this sector. The announcement of a forthcoming Sustainable Tourism Strategy, soon to […]
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Save the Date! 12th European Greenways Award 2025
The 12th edition of the European Greenways Award will take place on 9 October 2025 in Bizkaia (Basque Country, Spain) The European Greenways Association, Basquetour, and the Fundación de los Ferrocarriles Españoles will organize the twelve edition of the European Greenways Awards 2025, in cooperation with the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. The award ceremony will be held 9th October in Abanto-Zierbena, a small locality in Bizkaia province that lies in a unique natural setting, just 20 minutes from Bilbao. >> See venue here In addition to the 12th Awards ceremony, there will be an international conference and a technical visit to one of the greenways of the region, the following day 10th October, in order to disseminate and promote the knowledge and use of the greenways in the region. EGWA is delighted to celebrate these prestigious awards in Euskadi with such outstanding co-organisers, members of EGWA and greatly committed to the development of greenways. > Save the date and Keep tuned!! Further info will follow soon > Be ready to apply! The European Greenways Association has been organising the prestigious European Greenways Award (EGA) every two years since 2003 to highlight the best practices, initiatives and achievements in Europe in relation to Greenways. >> Please, see information of the previous awards here.
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Active mobility for sustainable tourism through inter-modality and greenways
Active mobility for sustainable tourism through inter-modality and greenways Greenways and cycle routes are a key offer to promote sustainable tourism and decarbonise transport by encouraging active mobility, especially by bike, while enjoying nature, culture and local gastronomy. Intermodality and quality infrastructure, services nearby, and the integration of these routes into the sustainable mobility plans are essential to harness their full potential and positive impact in transport decarbonization. Sustainable tourism through greenways and no-motorised routes: Greenways are a key tool for sustainable tourism and the decarbonisation mobility. They are safe, accessible and user friendly non-motorised communication routes, mainly created over disused railway lines and using canal towpaths. There are thousands of kilometres of greenways in Europe, especially in rural areas, and they have great potential for growth. Indeed, we estimate that there are approximately 30,000 km in Europe, of which around 20,000 km from former railway lines, which would represent just 20% of all abandoned railway lines. Greenway tourism, based on active mobility (cycling, walking, wheeling) benefits both local communities and visitors. This type of tourism has a very positive economic impact. In France, for example and regarding cycle tourism, 68 euros a day is what a tourist spends on […]
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T4T stakeholder event & expert group plenary in Brussels
EGWA takes part in the Together for EU Tourism (T4T) stakeholder event & expert group plenary in Brussels Organised by the EC DG GROW past 14/October To share recent policy developments in the tourism sector at EU level EGWA participates in the stakeholder event on tourism & expert group plenary in Brussels organised by the EC DG GROW, represented by her director This event was held to share recent policy developments in the tourism sector at EU level. Presentations, were focus on EU Tourism Platform; supports to cultural and heritage tourism; how the AI Act impacts tourism, future travel requirements to Europe, and the new law on green claims and how it will affect the tourism industry. Examples of pledges were presented to inspire new actions. There was an opportunity for debate, in which the DG Move was also mentioned given the importance of cycling as a means of transport and the growing importance of cycle tourism, and therefore was also requested that it join the varied and expert representation from other tourism-related EC departments participating in the event. The recording of the livestream can be watch here. The presentations are available online. EC – DG Grow invite all stakeholders to check […]
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Sport in Greenways: national final event in Court-Saint-Etienne
As a final event, an attractive bike ride along the #RAVeL and the presentation of the results of Sigway – Sport on Greenways took place in Court -St – Etienne The Final National Multiplier event consisted of a sports activity by bike along the Greenway, the RAVel (*) 141, and a presentation of the SIGWAY project and its main results in the municipality of Court. St – Etienne (Belgium), followed by a debate with the participants. All this organised in the framework of the ‘4e Mobility Village ‘ , within the European Mobility Week /4eme Cité de la Mobilité’ initiative of the City of Court-St-Etienne, in partnership with the parents’ association of Collège Saint-Etienne ; and co-organised with the stakeholders and members of EGWA, the Chemins du Rail Association, and the Commune of Court St-Etienne, that facilitated all the equipment for the presentations The activity started with an attractive and very well-organized bike ride on the #RAVeL 141 to the source of the Dyle (29 km), guided by Chemins du Rail, with explanations during the ride putting in value the connection of RaVel with the sport facilities and equipment’s. Afterward, we continued with the presentation of the results […]
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SIGWAY European Stakeholders Final Event
The main aim of the European Stakeholders Multiplier Event was to share the results of the SIGWAY project and strengthen its sustainability. The final event consisted of a final conference and a cycling tour along a section of the greenway Aarschot – Herentals, of railway origin, and the Demer river. The European Stakeholders Multiplier Event was held on September 19th in the beautiful city of Aarschot (Belgium). The main aim was to share the results of the SIGWAY project and strengthen its sustainability. Around thirty representatives from eight countries participated: Spain, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, Austria, Greece, Portugal, and Poland. Conference The final event consisted of a final conference, with presentations by partners giving an overview and results of the project. Particular reference was made to the pilot activities and recommendations for action to achieve more active greenways for sport and physical activity, targeting different types of stakeholders. Presentations were made by SIGWAY partners, experts in management and promotion of greenways. Key stakeholders, such as Vías Verdes and Vía Verde de la Sierra (Spain), presented good practices for the promotion of greenways, emphasising on sport and physical activity. This was followed by a dynamic round table involving project partners and the introduction […]
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SIGWAY à Court-Saint-Étienne!
SIGWAY Sport in Greenways – Sport dans les voies vertes National Multiplier Event in Commune de Court-Saint-Etienne 22/September/2024 Événement national multiplicateur SIGWAY sport dans les voies vertes, à la commune de Court-Saint-Étienne, dans le cadre de la 4e village de la mobilité, dans la Semaine Européenne de la Mobilité. 10:30 Balade à vélo : RAVEL 141, aux sources de la Dyle (29 km). Balade à vélo dans la Valée de la Dyle, encadrée par les Chemins du Rails, principalement via le RAVeL, jusqu’au centre sportif de Genappe puis retour au lieu de départ . 𝟏𝟒𝐡𝟎𝟎 : Présentation du projet SIGWAY par l’Association européenne des Voies Vertes Présentation des principaux résultats du projet européen Erasmus SIGWAY Sport on Greenways, qui vise à promouvoir l’activité physique et le sport sur les voies vertes – RAVEL, avec l’intervention de Mercedes Muñoz Zamora, directrice de l’AEVV. Un aperçu d’exemples internationaux provenant de 6 pays, de programmes sportifs et d’actions concrètes pour promouvoir l’activité physique en vois vertes, et des idées pour organiser vos propres activités. Sport dans les Voies vertes pour la santé, le plaisir et l’environnement ! Co-organisé avec Chemins du Rail avec la collaboration de la commune de Court-Saint-Étienne, que […]
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Marketing and Communication of a greenways tourism product
Top ten tips for marketing and communication
Best Practice Guide for Marketing and Communication of a greenways tourism product. The guide exposes in a very practical and operational way the top 10 tips for marketing and communication that should help lead to a successful promotion of a tourism product linked to greenways. Produced in the framework of the Greenways Outdoor project, by the East Belgium Tourism Agency (TAO), a partner within the consortium carrying out the project.
How to make accessible greenways
Key recommendations for making greenways accessible
General Conditions for Accessible Greenways: The brochure will help European greenway planners and managers to develop initiatives aimed at improving accessibility along their routes and making greenways an integrating element for the development of accessible tourism experiences and products.
Accesible Greenways
Best Practice Guide for Accessible Greenways
Best Practice Guide for accessible tourism on greenways, with recommendations on how to facilitate greenway usage by all types of user.
Cycle-friendly
Best Practice Guide for local services and equipment on greenways
Best praactices guide for greenway services, giving guidance on the necessary provisions for cyclists and people with disabilities, focusing on the facilities and accommodation nearby.
