+20 pts
Everyday
Pack out one extra
On every hike, carry out at least one piece of litter that isn't yours.
Eco-challenges
Hike it. Love it. Leave it wild.
Small, doable challenges that protect the places we love. Take them on alone or with friends — progress tracking and badges will come with EcoTrail accounts.
+30 pts
Everyday
Zero plastic bottles
Complete three hikes with only a refillable bottle.
+10 pts
Everyday
Stay on the path
No shortcuts across switchbacks or meadows for a whole season.
+25 pts
Weekend
Village-to-table
Buy lunch or supplies from a family in the village where your hike starts.
+40 pts
Weekend
Low-carbon trailhead
Reach a trailhead by shared taxi, bus or train instead of a private car.
+35 pts
Adventure
No-trace camp
Camp overnight without an open fire and leave the pitch exactly as you found it.
+25 pts
Community
Trail reporter
Report a damaged sign, blocked path or illegal dumping with a photo and location.
+50 pts
Community
Map a new trail
Share a trail that isn't on EcoTrail yet — or add it to OpenStreetMap.
+60 pts
Community
Clean-up day
Join or organise a group litter pick on a popular trail.
The seven principles of Leave No Trace
An internationally used framework for enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Every EcoTrail challenge builds on one of them.
Find a trail to start- 1Plan ahead and prepare
- 2Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- 3Dispose of waste properly
- 4Leave what you find
- 5Minimise campfire impacts
- 6Respect wildlife
- 7Be considerate of other visitors