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Saxony allocates additional funds for hiking and pilgrimage initiatives.

This year, the Saxon Hiking and Pilgrimage Academy expects to finance approximately 90 projects for infrastructure upkeep and expansion, compared to the initial 60. This increased funding was made available due to a temporary budget increase from 100,000 to 150,000 euros, as revealed by the...

Pony Eddie stands next to an old horse-drawn wagon filled with hay that serves as a sleeping place...
Pony Eddie stands next to an old horse-drawn wagon filled with hay that serves as a sleeping place for pilgrims.

Travel Industry: Discovering New Destinations - Saxony allocates additional funds for hiking and pilgrimage initiatives.

By LTV's reckoning, there were 167 applicants for funding. These included associations, initiatives, municipalities, parishes, and accommodation providers. They'll all have to contribute 10% towards the total cost. Altogether, it comes to around 283,000 Euros. The projects getting the green light will cover rest areas by the side of roads and viewpoints, purchase lodging accommodations, hire way watchers (people who watch over hiking and pilgrimage trails), and provide signage and information boards.

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Tourism in Saxony is seeing a boom with the allocation of additional funds, specifically for hiking and pilgrimage initiatives. This will significantly contribute to Dresden, as many tourists often visit Dresden during their hiking or pilgrimage trips in Saxony.

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