Interreg V-A — Estonia–Latvia
01.07.2023 - 31.10.2026 (EE-LV00013)

Forest and Coastal Hiking Trails' accessibility improvement for different social groups

Press releases:

Date Title / Link
06.10.2026 Forest Trail and Sea Trail expand opportunities for everyone to go outdoors
21.05.2025 Invitation to the Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and a hike along the sea - May 23 and 24
17.12.2024 News for hikers – child-friendly places and environmental accessibility
28.10.2024 News in Mežtaka and Jūrtaka: Hiking+
07.10.2024 New audio guide for visually impaired people on the Forest Trail route through Kuldīga
30.04.2024 Hiking active season news
26.10.2023 Forest Trail and Sea Trail among the best destinations in Lonely Planet's guide for 2024
24.10.2023 We are starting work on improving the accessibility of the "Forest Trail" and "Jūrtaka" with a workshop and hikes.
16.10.2023 Hikers are welcome at places with the "Pedestrian Friendly" sign.
11.10.2023 The popular hiking trails Mežtaka and Jūrtaka will become more accessible to various groups of the public.

Publicity in the media:

Date Name Link
14.09.2026 Another chance to try hiking wheelchairs in Carnikava rpr.gov.lv
14.09.2026 A gorgeous and little-known place for golden autumn, crabs and shrimps – ideas for unusual activities in Latvia lsm.lv
08.09.2026 This year's pier festival in Carnikava has ended rpr.gov.lv
31.08.2026 The region will participate in the pier festival in Carnikava rpr.gov.lv
19.08.2026 Apeirons will participate in the Nēģi Festival in Carnikava apeirons.lv
18.08.2026 The region will participate in the Ādaži County Nēģi Festival in Carnikava rpr.gov.lv
06.08.2026 We invite people with mobility limitations to try out the hiking wheelchairs available in Ādaži region in August. apeirons.lv
04.08.2026 We invite people with mobility impairments to try out the hiking wheelchairs available in Ādaži region in August and receive a gift rpr.gov.lv
07.07.2026 Sea Trail and Forest Trail in a Wheelchair Newspaper "Practical Latvian"
06.06.2026 The Forest Trail route “Brīvdabis” opens in Sietiņiezi northernlatvia.lv
02.02.2026 To make trails more accessible to different groups of society Newspaper "Druva"
02.06.2026 Certain sections of the Forest Trail and the Sea Trail are now also accessible to people with mobility impairments. travelfree.lv
01.06.2026 We invite you to go hiking with a wheelchair and children rpr.gov.lv
01.06.2026 Certain sections of the Forest Trail and the Sea Trail are now also accessible to people with mobility impairments. lsm.lv
29.05.2026 The Forest Trail and Sea Trail routes are now accessible to people in wheelchairs. lr1.lsm.lv
15.08.2025. Conclusions after the "Green Expedition" on the Latvian coast. Broadcast on Latvian Radio 1 (about Jūrtakas, Mežtakas, accessibility) https://lr1.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/ka-labak-dziivot/secinajumi-pec-zalas-ekspedicijas-latvijas-piekraste.a210407/
28.06.2025. Vigorous splashing in the water – a new sport and healthy activity aprinkis.lv
29.06.2025. Apšuciems organizes a water walking masterclass Newspaper: What's new
26.05.2025. PROJECT “ACCESSIBILITY OF FOOTPATHS” CONFERENCE AND SOLUTIONS FOR A MORE ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT ON THE CURZEMA COAST rpr.gov.lv
26.05.2025. Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and opening of accessible beach infrastructure in Apšuciems! kurzemesregions.lv
23.05.2025. Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference (in English) allevents.in
23.05.2025. Tourism conference and hike! travelnews.lv
23.05.2025. Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and hike Apšuciems - Engure engure.lv
23.05.2025.

Mapping Wonder. Tourism and environment expert Juris Smaļinskis on the appeal of the Latvian trails

latvia.eu
23.05.2025. Inclusion, accessibility, and volunteering on the trails: ERA participated in conference in Latvia era-ewv-ferp.org
22.05.2025. Invitation to the Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and a hike along the sea - May 23 and 24 travelnews.lv
07.05.2025. At the Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference on May 23rd, in Apšuciems and a joint hike on May 24th, Apšuciems - Engure kurzeme.lv
07.05.2025. BALTIC TRANSITIONAL TOURISM CONFERENCE (APSUCIEMS) kurzemesregions.lv
17.04.2025.

We invite you to participate in the Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference on May 23, in Apšuciemas.

baltictrails.eu
18.03.2025. Spring exploration with children. Where to go and what to see? lsm.lv
March, 2025 Coastal Hiking Trail: Estonia

visitestonia.com

18.01.2025 News for hikers – child-friendly places and environmental accessibility travelnews.lv
02.01.2025 News for hikers – child-friendly places and environmental accessibility rpr.gov.lv
18.12.2024 News for hikers – child-friendly places and environmental accessibility tripthis.eu
30.10.2024 Long-distance hiking routes are becoming increasingly accessible – also for people with mobility or vision limitations lvportals.lv
29.10.2024 News in Mežtaka and Jūrtaka: Hiking+ travelfree.lv
29.10.2024 Baltic hiking trail accessibility improved eng.lsm.lv
29.10.2024 News in Mežtaka and Jūrtaka: Hiking+ travelnews.lv
28.10.2024 Hiking routes on the "Forest Trail" and "Jūrtaka" can now be selected according to interests and needs lsm.lv
09.10.2024 New audio guide for visually impaired people on the Forest Trail route through Kuldīga kurzeme.lv
09.10.2024 Forest trail route through Kuldīga
New audio guide for the visually impaired
newspaper Latvietis
09.10.2024 New audio guide for visually impaired people on the forest trail route tv3.lv
08.10.2024 New audio guide for visually impaired people on the Forest Trail route through Kuldīga travelnews.lv
29.08.2024 Deck chairs available at Apšuciemas Beach What's New Newspaper
22.08.2024 Floating wheelchairs are available for people with mobility impairments at Apšuciemas Beach. lsm.lv
22.08.2024 Free floating wheelchairs available at Apšuciemas Beach delfi.lv
22.08.2024 Floating beach wheelchairs have appeared in Apsukiemi new.lv
15.07.2024 From now on, you can also enjoy the sea in a wheelchair new.lv
11.07.2024 You can also enjoy the sea in a wheelchair What's New Newspaper
09.05.2024 Beautiful, but with a touch of challenge. What should you consider when hiking along the sea? lsm.lv
07.05.2024 The number of recipients of the "Pedestrian Friendly" sign has expanded in the Kurzeme region kurzemesregions.lv
02.05.2024 CESVAINE TOURIST CENTER AWARDED THE "PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY" MARK visitmadona.lv
30.04.2024 TWO MORE LOCATIONS HAVE JOINED THE "PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY" REGION OF JĒKABPILS visit.jekabpils.lv
06.04.2024 “Pedestrian-friendly” sign piekuni.lv
27.03.2024 Having walked through the forests, having walked along the seashore magazine Eve
22.03.2024 Let's pack and go hiking newspaper Diena
11.12.2023 Seminario sull'accessibilità dei sentieri in Lettonia Federazione Italiana Escursionismo / Newsletter n. 4/2023
10.12.2023 Seminario sull'accessibilità dei sentieri in Lettonia fieitalia.it
25.10.2023 Work begins on improving the accessibility of the "Forest Trail" and "Jūrtaka" with a workshop and hikes travelnews.lv
24.10.2023 Work begins on improving the accessibility of the "Forest Trail" and "Jūrtaka" with a workshop and hikes aprinkis.lv
17.10.2023 Hikers are welcome at places with the "Pedestrian Friendly" sign. travelnews.lv
15.10.2023 Decision on improving the accessibility of the "Forest Trail" and "Sea Trail" nra.lv
12.10.2023 The popular hiking trails Mežtaka and Jūrtaka will become more accessible to various groups of the public. travelnews.lv
12.10.2023 The popular hiking trails Mežtaka and Jūrtaka will become more accessible to various groups of the public. lifestyle.tv3.lv
08.10.2023 WORKSHOP on improving the accessibility of the Forest Trail and the Sea Trail visitsaulkrasti.lv

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