Eco Paths
A morning walk through the woods or weekend hike can mean more than a relaxing time in nature. Trails can be a point of encounter with the history and sense of identity of the local community.
The Eco Paths in the district of Kassel are intended to encourage people to deal with the history of the region, to see witnesses of the past with different eyes and thus to preserve them for the future. The maps and audio guides of Eco Paths give information on the history and development of human work and the associated changes in the environment. Working with local communities, Eco Paths is designed to guide trailblazers to See the place, Discover the roots and Understand the present.
- Challenge Tackled
- The Eco trails in the district of Kassel encourage people to engage with the history of the region, to see witnesses of the past with different eyes and thus to preserve them for the future.
- Work with people on the spot. Be part of the project.
- Target group, beneficiaries or clients
Cultural communities in the communes.
People looking for little outdoor activities with an interesting part tackling curiosity.
- Solution
- Encourage people to engage with the history of the region.
- Innovation
See your place – discover the roots – understand the present and shape the future.
Discover where you live and identify with the region.
- Unique Selling Point
Each municipality has its own Eco Path, the theme and course of the paths were determined by people of the place.
- Impact
Eye opener. Creation and support of a feeling of identification towards their own region.
- Feasibility/Transferability
Local communities make their region accessible and create a convenient and interesting outdoor activity.
Try out the interactive map of Kassel:
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Eco Path website:
https://eco-pfade.de/startseite/