12th-14th June 2026, Velehrad, Modrá, Staré Město, Czech Republic

On 12-14 June 2026, the Cyril and Methodius Route welcomed over 500 participants who chose Velehrad, Modrá, and Staré Město as the locations for their group hike. The program was created as part of the European project HIKE4ALL to highlight the positive effects of hiking on physical and mental health, as well as the need for improved route accessibility. People of all ages and abilities explored the trails and tours inspired by the heritage of Cyril and Methodius and Great Moravia.

7th June 2026, Bratislava-Devín, Slovensko

On June 7, 2026, we experienced a day in Devín that had everything a good pilgrimage should have: we had a journey, people, prayer, laughter, soup, the unveiling of the pilgrimage stone, a powerful moment… and, to top it all off, a good dose of joy and loud voices.

20th April 2026, Aquileia, Italy

The Cyril and Methodius Route – the Cultural Route of the Council of Europe – is once again expanding its membership. At a meeting in Aquileia, Italy, three major cities from the Balkan Peninsula—Plovdiv and Burgas (Bulgaria), and Ohrid (North Macedonia)—as well as the Museum of Moravian Slovakia in Uherské Hradiště (Czech Republic), became new members of the association that has managed the Route since 2013.

17th April 2026, Ivrea, Italy

The European project HIKE4ALL kickstarted its activities in Italy on 17–18 April 2026 with two days of workshops, inclusive walks and field activities held in Ivrea and Bollengo, in the region of Piedmont. Coordinated by the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways, the project aims to promote a more accessible and inclusive model of slow tourism by improving access to cultural routes and walking experiences for all. The Italian event brought together over 200 participants, including local authorities, international project partners, associations, students, tourism stakeholders and citizens.