Moving in the right direction: your adventure by bus, train and bike!

Admire breathtaking scenery through the train window. Discover a region's natural treasures at every step and turn on a hike. Explore remote villages by bike. Silently glide over the water in a kayak. Chat with locals on the bus... By bus, train or bike, experience nature, people and culture up close - and protect the climate! 

Show us with your photo how you're exploring the world on sustainable paths!

The PhotoChallenge 2025 will run from 1 July to 15 November 2025. 
 
How do I participate? 

Upload your snapshot HERE on our website starting 1st of July or post it to your Instagram account with #nfiphotochallenge2025 and mention @respect_nfi in a short caption. Your Instagram profile must be public to participate successfully. 

What can I win? 

1 travel voucher from Mondial Reisen with a value of € 350 

1 voucher with a value of € 100 for the Knofeleben Naturefriends House 

1 sleeping bag from Naturefriends Austria 

1 public transport hiking guide to choose from Bahn zu Berg

3 x 2 ÖBB rail tickets for travel within Austria 

3 boxes with five SympathieMagazines of your choice 

2 vouchers for CHF 25 for the Naturefriends Switzerland webshop 

1 year's subscription to the magazine ‘Naturfreund’ and 1 pair of socks from Naturefriends Switzerland 

The next PhotoChallenge will start in July 2025. 

You can find the winning pictures of the last years below.