Il modello HIKE ispira la community escursionistica locale di Bologna
Il 2 novembre 2024, il gruppo guidato da Roberto Ognibene ha organizzato una giornata in cammino, in collaborazione con Simona Spinola, responsabile della comunicazione della Via Francigena e del progetto HIKE. Questo evento ha ripreso l’approccio innovativo utilizzato durante le iniziative HIKE tenutesi in Puglia lo scorso settembre. Oltre 30 appassionati di escursionismo, membri del […]
HIKE inspires local hiking community in Bologna
On 2 November 2024, the group led by Roberto Ognibene organized a day of walking in collaboration with Simona Spinola, the communications manager of the Via Francigena and the HIKE project. This event revisited the innovative approach used during the HIKE initiatives held in Puglia last September. Over 30 hiking enthusiasts, and members of the […]
HIKE takes the Spotlight at the Rural Lab in Brussels
HIKE achievements and methodology were showcased in Brussels at the Rural Lab event “Enhancing policy coordination for vibrant rural areas: Learning from experience to build a sustainable rural future” organised by the European Commission’s Rural Pact Support Office on 28 November 2024. The event, bringing together over 100 participants, was focused on exploring strategies for […]
Το έργο HIKE στην 7η Πανελλήνια Συνάντηση Μονοπατιών στα Χανιά
Η 7η Πανελλήνια Συνάντηση Μονοπατιών πραγματοποιήθηκε στη γραφική πόλη των Χανίων, στην Κρήτη, συγκεντρώνοντας λάτρεις των μονοπατιών, διαχειριστές πεζοπορικών δικτύων και πολιτικά πρόσωπα σε θέσεις σημαντικές για την πεζοπορία και τα μονοπάτια από όλη την Ελλάδα. Η εκδήλωση επικεντρώθηκε στην προώθηση, ανάπτυξη και διατήρηση του εκτεταμένου δικτύου μονοπατιών της Ελλάδας, με έμφαση στην συζήτηση βέλτιστων […]
HIKE at the 7th annual Greek Trails Network Conference
The 7th Annual Greek Trails Network Conference took place in the historic city of Chania, Crete, bringing together trail enthusiasts, policymakers, and tourism experts from across Greece. The event focused on promoting, developing, and preserving Greece’s extensive trail networks, highlighting their importance for sustainable tourism and cultural heritage. Among the participants, Fivos Tsavaropoulos – General […]
HIKE meets Crossroads of Cultural Routes in Besançon
On 25 November 2024 in French Besançon took place the conference “Crossroads of Cultural Routes”, jointly organised by the European Association of Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) and Grand Besançon Métropole, with financial support from the Ministry of Culture. This event brought together eight European cultural routes — such as Via Francigena, St James ways (Camino […]
Hiking through nature in the Italian Murgia
On 27 October 2024, a group of nature enthusiasts, inspired by the HIKE methodology, explored the stunning Canale di Pirro, an expansive karst basin located in the heart of Murgia (Apulia region, Italy). Following up on HIKE activities conducted in Apulia in September, this adventure was organized to encourage a shared and mindful rediscovery of […]
Alla scoperta del canale di Pirro: un’escursione tra natura e cultura nella Murgia
Il 27 ottobre 2024, un gruppo di appassionati della natura ha avuto l’opportunità di esplorare il suggestivo Canale di Pirro, una vasta area carsica situata nel cuore della Murgia sud-orientale, grazie alla metodologia messa a punto dal progetto HIKE. Dopo aver partecipato agli eventi HIKE organizzati in Puglia a inizio settembre, è stata infatti organizzata […]
Final HIKE activities in Türkiye
HIKE walks and events came to an end on 8-10 November in the area of Turkish İzmit (Nicomedia) and İznik (Nicea) along the Tolerance Way. Culture Routes Society organised the events with support from the Izmit Municipality and other local associations and clubs. On 8 November the participants enjoyed a walk mostly through farmlands and […]
First HIKE events in Türkiye
The final stage of the HIKE events took place along the Tolerance Way in Türkiye over two extended weekends. The first of these 3-day activities was organised on 1-3 November 2024 in and around İzmit (Nicomedia). The Culture Routes Society, HIKE partner and the project coordinator, organized and promoted it in collaboration with local supporters […]