News regarding the TRAIL-MATE trail system and accessories.

Oct 02, 2026

Accessible summer camp on Langeoog: crossing the dunes with the TRAIL-MATE

At the Langeoog adventure camp, groups including wheelchair users can now head over the dunes to the sea together – thanks to a mobile TRAIL-MATE beach path provided by the LSB Niedersachsen.

Oct 02, 2026

Planning an accessible event: pathways over grass, sand, and mud

Festival, city festival, or beach event: How organizers can plan accessible pathways over grass, sand, and mud – including path widths compliant with DIN 18040 and tips for rain.

Oct 02, 2026

Barrier-free garden path without paving: mobile pathways for wheelchairs and walkers

Lawns become soft after rain, and wheels sink in. Here is how to create an accessible garden path for wheelchairs and rollators – without any paving or construction work.

Oct 02, 2026

To the beach in a wheelchair: 7 tips for a relaxing day at the beach

Sand is the biggest hurdle for wheelchair users at the beach. Seven tips for a relaxing day at the seaside – from accessible beaches to your own portable path.

Oct 02, 2026

Sand mat, roll-out mat, or path slabs? A comparison of beach paths for wheelchair users

Which portable beach path is right for you? We compare sand mats and roll-out paths with modular path plates based on setup, transport, flexibility, and price.

Oct 02, 2026

Accessible beach access: How municipalities plan a mobile beach path

This is how municipalities and beach operators plan a mobile, accessible beach path: length, number of panels, fastening, emergency routes, storage and funding – with practical examples from Langeoog, Föhr and Warnemünde.

Jul 24, 2026

Robin from MOBICOURS is testing TRAIL-MATE

At IRMA Hamburg 2026, mobility trainer Robin from MOBICOURS tested our TRAIL-MATE path system in a wheelchair. Read here to find out how it handles edges, gaps, and uneven surfaces, and what conclusion Robin reaches.

Jan 22, 2026

Partnership with Open Ocean e.V.

Shaping new paths together – on the beach and in the snow: TRAIL-MATE and Open Ocean e.V. are collaborating to provide accessible outdoor experiences and adaptive surfing. At the beginning of January, we handed over our trail system to Johannes...

Jan 12, 2026

SUP'N'SKATE Beach Party

Skating, paddling and true inclusion: TRAIL-MATE was a collaboration partner at the 2025 SUP ’N’ SKATE event in Scharbeutz. With our mobile path system, wheelchair users were able to make their way across the beach and onto the SUPUNITY stand-up...

Dec 11, 2025

RideTogether FESTIVAL

RideTogether Festival 2025 in Warnemünde: Three days of inclusive surfing, SUP, and social connection on the Baltic Sea – for people with and without disabilities. Thanks to the TRAIL-MATE pathway panels, everyone was able to reach the water's edge.