The Moose Trail, Linking wildlife and people

The aim of the Moose Trail project is to create an accessible trail featuring educational facilities and an inclusive path, adapted for the visually impaired and disabled, along with amenities for outdoor activities all within Kampinos National Park (KPN).

Altaterra’s (part of VELUX Group) WeCare team will be collaborating with the KPN administration to create this flagship trail. The WeCare team is a small volunteer team of Altaterra employees responsible for driving awareness towards eco behaviours and sustainability. Although the park is well maintained, certain areas and paths are not easily accessible at the moment.

The key aspects of the trail will be:
•    A specially adapted educational path for the visual impaired and disabled
•    An educational recreational shelter and meeting point with WC facilities
•    A themed children’s playground
•    A botanical forest sensory garden
•    A dedicated “dune” standpoint
•    Bike parking and repair station
•    Improved signage and information
•    Improved drainage, electricity, monitoring, etc.

KPN is located close to VELUX and Altaterra offices in Poland to the west of Warsaw and is an important area of conservation and climate change mitigation. It is a Biosphere Reserve and Natura 2000 site. It is also one of the main destinations for outdoor recreation for city dwellers and sees 1.5 million visitors a year. It provides opportunities for hiking, walking, cycling, time spent relaxing outside, immersive experiences and environmental education.

Visitor numbers have increased since the pandemic and there is pressure to develop an infrastructure that helps facilitate visitors but still protects the park. This is particularly so as there is a large visually impaired community living near the park. The park also hosts groups of visitors with physical and mental impairments.

The project is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a national park, helping to preserve the natural environment whilst making it more accessible. The project will benefit the local community as well as VKR Group employees living and working in the Warsaw area enabling them to enjoy more time outdoors, and more daylight and fresh air.

Project name: The Moose Trail, Linking wildlife and people
Country, location: Poland, Kampinoski Park Narodowy
Applicant: Kampinoski Park Narodowy
VKR Group company: Altatera Kft. Poland, WeCare Team
The project will be finalized between the end of 2025 and spring 2026.