On March 17, 2026, the eighth meeting of the “Forest and Coastal Hiking Trails’ Accessibility Improvement for Different Social Groups” project partners took place at Reegi House, Estonia.
During the meeting, project partners reviewed the progress made since the previous meeting in October 2025, and discussed upcoming tasks, responsibilities, and the level of involvement of each partner in the project implementation. Particular attention was given to practical solutions aimed at improving the accessibility of hiking trails for different social groups.
On March 18, 2026, project partner Setomaa Municipality Government presented their developed accessibility solutions. As part of the visit, partners explored and tested the site improvements at Petseri Northern Camp, including audio guides, 3D format visualisations, and resting places. The visit concluded with a productive exchange of feedback and discussions on the quality of the implemented solutions and their further development potential.
The meeting was also attended by the Interreg Estonia–Latvia Programme representative Riina Vaap, who, following presentations by all partners on achieved results and planned activities, acknowledged the substantial and meaningful work carried out. She expressed her appreciation for the outcomes and extended gratitude on behalf of the programme for the efforts invested by all partners.
More about the project:
The aim of the project “Accessible Hiking Trails” is to improve accessibility of the Baltic Hiking trails – the Coastal Hiking Trail and the Forest Trail – for different social groups by implementing accessibility and inclusive marketing solutions in the territory of both trails, in Latvia and Estonia. The project will be implemented over 3 years – from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. The leading partner of the project is the Latvian Rural Tourism Association “Lauku Celotajs”. The total budget of the Project is 1 245 027,00 EUR, of which the ERDF Interreg VI-A Estonia – Latvia Programme contribution is 996 021,60 EUR. Kurzeme planning region total budget of the Project is 139 893,00, of which the ERDF Interreg VI-A Estonia – Latvia Programme contribution is 111 914,40.
More about the project: https://www.kurzemesregions.lv/en/projects/tourism/accessible-hiking-trails/
Project manager in Kurzeme planning region
Aija Neilande
Phone: +371 26 147 139, e-mail: aija.neilande@kurzemesregions.lv
