HIKE4ALL’s project achievements were celebrated at its final conference on 5–6 November 2026 in Troyes, France, hosted by the Templars Heritage Route European Federation (ThREF). Partners shared the results of their inclusive hiking events, lessons learned and experiences of working with people with disabilities and vulnerable groups, while local organisations highlighted practical approaches to accessible sport and outdoor activities.

On 5–6 November 2026, the HIKE4ALL project will hold its final conference in Troyes, France. Hosted by the Templars Heritage Route European Federation (ThREF), the event will bring together project partners, local authorities, sports organisations and accessibility experts to share the project’s achievements, exchange good practices and explore future opportunities for inclusive outdoor tourism.

The European project HIKE4ALL concluded its series of inclusive hiking events in Türkiye with a weekend of activities in Antalya and Eğirdir on 16–17 October 2026. Bringing together local participants, students with intellectual disabilities and European project partners, the event highlighted how cultural routes can create opportunities for outdoor activity, cultural discovery and meaningful social inclusion.

On 25–26 September 2026, the HIKE4ALL project resumed its programme with a two-day event in Cantabria, northern Spain, dedicated to accessibility, inclusion and equal opportunities along hiking and pilgrimage routes. Organised in the framework of the European Week of Sport, the event brought together local organisations, institutions and international HIKE4ALL partners along the Camino Lebaniego.

The HIKE4ALL project was presented at the 15th Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, held on 23 – 25 September 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia. This year’s Forum, “Routes Through Time and Cultures – Education for Sustainable Heritage”, explored how Cultural Routes can contribute to education, inclusion and youth engagement.

Following its summer break, the HIKE4ALL project is resuming its travelling calendar with inclusive workshops and hikes across Spain, Türkiye, and France. Although these upcoming autumn events will bring the official event schedule to a close, the core mission to broaden accessibility across European walking routes remains ongoing.

On 25 and 26 September 2026 in Cantabria, Spain, the Camino Lebaniego will host two days of workshops, cultural visits and inclusive outdoor activities organised in connection with the European Week of Sport. The event will highlight the potential of cultural and pilgrimage routes to promote accessibility, well-being and social participation.

The HIKE4ALL project events, both those already implemented and still to come, offer a valuable opportunity to reflect on accessibility and share experiences. By exchanging unique regional approaches, such as physical trail upgrades in Spain and social reintegration programs in Norway, the project reshapes hiking into an inclusive, meaningful journey.

From 29 April to 2 May 2026, “Zancadas sobre Ruedas”, an association strongly committed to inclusion, accessibility and adapted sport, completed the full 72 km of the Camino Lebaniego. A total of 18 people took part in the walk: six participants with disabilities and twelve volunteers. This inspiring experience marks an important step on the way to the upcoming HIKE4ALL walks in Cantabria.

The European project HIKE4ALL continued its journey in the Czech Republic with a weekend of inclusive activities along the Cyril and Methodius Route, showing once again that hiking can be a powerful tool for accessibility, wellbeing and social participation. The events brought together participants, local communities, associations and stakeholders to promote outdoor activities open to everyone, regardless of age, background or ability.

On 29 – 31 May 2026, the HIKE4ALL project brought partners, local communities, families and stakeholders in Norway for three days dedicated to walking, inclusion and shared experiences along the Saint Olav Ways, organised in collaboration with the Borgleden Pilgrim Centre, Borg Diocese, the National Pilgrim Centre, “Back in the Ring” Association and the Association for the Route of St. Olav Ways (ACSOW).

On 21 – 23 May 2026, Altopascio (Tuscany) hosted the International Conference marking the 25th anniversary of the European Association of the Via Francigena ways (AEVF) and its General Assembly. Within this important European framework, the HIKE4ALL project was presented as one of the initiatives contributing to making cultural routes more accessible, inclusive and open to all.

On 17 – 19 April 2026, the European project HIKE4ALL was presented in Aquileia (Italy) during the Aquileia Walking Routes Festival, an event dedicated to European walking and pilgrimage routes, featuring hikes, talks, and activities that enhance sustainable tourism, heritage, and community engagement crossing Aquileia.

On 29 April, the Municipality of Fidenza presented the 6th edition of the Francigen Fidenza Festival at the press conference in Bologna. The festival, scheduled from 5 to 10 May, will offer a rich programme of walks, presentations, talks and conferences dedicated to the Via Francigena and its territories.

The European project HIKE4ALL kickstarted its activities in Italy on 17–18 April 2026 with two days of workshops, inclusive walks and field activities held in Ivrea and Bollengo, in the region of Piedmont.