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Greenways Pave the Path for European Sustainable Tourism

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06 March 2026

Greenways Pave the Path for European Sustainable Tourism

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Discover how the European Greenways Association is shaping the future of tourism by transforming disused infrastructure into eco-friendly pathways. These greenways play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable mobility and increasing tourism accessibility across Europe.

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Regional Authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Sustainable mobility

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Recreational and sport activities

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The European Greenways Association has unveiled a new pledge to bolster the European Sustainable Tourism Strategy through its innovative use of greenways. By converting former railways and towpaths into accessible and safe routes for non-motorised activities, greenways answer the increasing demand for sustainable travel and tourism.

This not only fosters ecotourism and active travel but also promotes sustainable development while combating climate change. Additionally, these greenways serve as green corridors that enhance environmental quality, bridge rural and urban communities, and encourage cross-border cooperation.

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#Sustainable tourism #Ecotourism #Climate-friendly tourism practices #Community-based tourism #Cycling infrastructure #Green transportation options

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