We’re celebrating some truly exceptional content with our ‘Editor’s Choice’ honor!

Jochen writes for «Wandermagazin Schweiz», published by Rothus Medien AG, one of Switzerland’s leading outdoor information sources, known for guiding people through the country’s most beautiful regions. His tours are characterized by professional research, detailed descriptions, and high-quality photos. We are thrilled by the exceptionally high quality of his coverage of numerous activities, including hikes and winter offerings!

Mario also illustrates how a passionate, dedicated, individual can create digital route guides and information that are just as engaging and helpful as content created by professional organizations. With a large collection of high-quality route guides across the South Tyrol and the Dolomites (best suited for experienced hikers and snowshoers), Mario shares his love of adventure, whether through winter or summer activities.

Let real hiking passion inspire you! Husband and wife, John and Alison, publish on Outdooractive to share their love of hiking in their native Scotland and in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Often highlighting shorter half-day walks in mixed countryside, their passion and knowledge for the landscape comes shining through and demonstrates that you do not need to be a professional author or a large organization to create compelling route content and reach a global audience of like-minded enthusiasts.

We believe that outdoor adventures should be accessible to everyone. Gerda Pamler from “Team Inclusion ÖAV” shows you how it’s done! Her profile features carefully planned and tested routes for hand bikes and wheelchairs, based on her extensive personal experience. Her meticulous planning and pioneering work provide reliable and essential resources for an inclusive outdoor world.

Whether it’s innovative tour projects, enthusiastic university teams or official experts: these four partners present approaches to sustainable and diverse nature experiences. Together, they make scenic treasures, historic trails and accessible routes available to all. An inspiring collection is waiting to be discovered. 

Hungarian Nature Hiking Association, Hungary

The Hungarian Hiking Association (MTSZ) has a history spanning over 100 years and has played a pivotal role in hiking in Hungary’s natural landscapes ever since. We are particularly impressed by the useful thematic collections on regions, wildlife parks, and mountain huts. Some of these are real insider tips! Here, an association exemplifies how to use our digital platform for the benefit of both its own community and the general public.

Outdoors Kainuu, Finland

Outdoors Kainuu is a project by the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. We are facinated by their well-thought-out concepts to make the region's nature accessible in a responsible and manner. The diverse routes published include hiking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing trails with a focus on accessibility or those that ensure good access via public transport. They are real heroes of sustainable outdoor tourism!

Chania Trails, Crete

Chania Trails stands out thanks to its unique concept: through the team’s efforts, historic shepherd’s trails in remote and unspoiled parts of Crete are being made accessible again. The tours thus combine the experience of nature directly with the local history and culture of the Chania region, allowing hikers to explore paths that would otherwise remain hidden. We’re proud to feature this content on Outdooractive!

Railway walking in Carinthia, Austria

The "Bahnwandern in Kärnten" (Rail-Hiking in Carinthia) project focuses on sustainable mobility in alpine tourism. They offer over 100 outstanding hiking routes which are specifically designed for arrival and departure by public transportation. We love that it encourages hikers to leave the car behind and to discover beautiful hikes by bus and train.

Whether on two wheels, on foot or as an active leisure seeker – these regions and an excellent hotel offer everything outdoor enthusiasts could wish for. From stunning landscapes to tailor-made tours: this is where your next adventure begins!

Aktivhotel Alpendorf, Austria

Showcasing the alpine landscape that surrounds this 4* family-run hotel in Salzburgland, the hotel team have created digital route guides that make it easy for guests to explore the best of the many hiking, skiing, and mountain biking trails that encircle the hotel. It's our favorite hotel account as it shows how digital content can make their knowledge and experience easily and quickly available for all guests.

Garda Trentino, Italy

We are thrilled to recognize the team of Garda Trentino for delivering the highest quality of digital content in route recommendations and travel guides, for its engagement with tourists through the Outdooractive digital tourist office feature, and for its strong commitment to keeptrail conditions, path closures, and alternative directions up-to-date. Garda Trentino is a true pioneer of how regional destinations can enhance visitor experiences and satisfaction through digital content.

Pfronten Tourism, Germany

Pfronten Tourism has been one of our favorite accounts for quite a while! Their outdoor experts deliver exciting experiences from the Alpine foothills to the Allgäu and Tyrolean Alps – but it is their audio stories to engage young hikers and families that stands out. As you walk along the trails, audio clips are played through the app so that you can listen, for example, to exciting tales about Magnus, a boy from Pfronten, and his friends as they experience adventures in the moors and landscapes of the region.

Visit Alsace, France

Anyone looking to explore Alsace by bike will find the complete package with "Visit Alsace." The account skillfully positions the region as a top cycling destination for every taste. The offerings range from leisurely routes on the famous "Véloroute du Vignoble" along the wine route, which are perfect for families and e-bikers, to strenuous climbs in the Vosges for ambitious road cyclists. This clear and high-quality focus immediately makes you want to discover this beautiful region on two wheels.

Whether it’s hiking highlights for everyone, adventures for mountaineers or cycling trips – we’ve put together various collections to showcase the fantastic content from profiles that have been awarded the badge.

 

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A list of all partners and members who have received the Outdooractive ‘Editor’s Choice’ badge leads you here to hiking routes in Germany suitable for people with reduced mobility, historical and cultural tours in Greece, creative audio hiking stories designed to inspire children’s love of nature, and top travel destinations in Italy and France. Let yourself be inspired!

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