Project No. BGMK0200019 "Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism" (BalkanVelo)

Project No. BGMK0200019 "Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism" (BalkanVelo)

Project code:

BGMK0200019

Project call:

2021TC16IPCB006 – 2024-4

Priority / Specific objective:

Priority 3 - Integrated development of the cross-border region
Specific objective
RSO5.2 - Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security, in areas other than urban areas

Type of project:

Investment

Project duration in months:

24

Project final contract amount:

EUR 950.342,39

Project EU co-financing rate:

EUR 807.791,00

Project start date:

20.03.2025

Project end date:

19.03.2027

Partners:

LP: Municipality of Razlog

PP2: Municipality of Gevgelija

PP3: Municipality of Bogdanci

PP4: Economic development agency Bansko

PP5: Nonprofit Association "Destination Razlog"

PP6: Foundation for Local and IT Development - Gevgelija

PP7: Ski Club Razlog Association

PP8: High Standart Ltd.

PP9: Friends Travel 2018 Ltd.

Project summary:

The project "Balkan alternative mobility routes for sustainable all-season tourism" (BalkanVelo) will provide

 

Project investment activities in Municipality of Razlog include: Construction of Information and technical service building and construction a multi-activity outdoor recreation park consisting of the following zones and facilities: Mountain bike skills park and children playgrounds; Rest zones and relax areas; 800 meters of bike trails inside the new recreation park in forest area of Golak, town of Razlog.

Project investment activities in Municipality of Gevgelija include: Establishment of the Multi functional tourist friendly center and construction of a bike path from the established center to the Sermeninski Monastery.

A Multi-functional tourist friendly educational center will be established by reconstruction of an old school in village Sermenin.

The newly built cycling infrastructure will be with a length of 1003m.

Project investment activities in Municipality of Bogdanci include: Rehabilitation and adaptation of an existing building in Gjavoto into a space for tourists and cyclists - building info center for visitors, well as rest and preparation room for bikers.

Reconstruction a Section of the Culture Center Building (Phase 1) in the village of Gjavato.

The project envisages giving the small building new function, transforming into a tourist and cyclist center.

Project soft activities: Trainings for improving the knowledge and skills capacity, Virtual products for natural and cultural locations, BalkanVelo' mobile app and web page, Mapping the existing trails, services and value chain in CB area and report, Development of new alternative mobility network.

Under the project will be implemented the following: 

Tourist center and bike path in Sermenin, Reconstruction of building in the village Gyavato, Outdoor recreation park with bicycle zones in Razlog, Supply of equipment for content creating, Supply of sets for summer and winter tourism offers, Supply of clean and energy-efficient vehicle, Pilot action "Marketing on e-wheels", Virtual products for natural and cultural locations, Smart applications and lifetime learning, BalkanVelo' mobile app and web page, QR codes, Info points, Tourism trainings for improving the knowledge and skills capacity.

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