It works well,
but there is
more potential.

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The Culture Trail

The Culture Trail was born from a clear conviction: healthy organizations for the next generation.Sustainable performance starts with healthy organizations.

The future of work requires teams where people feel safe and connected.

Culture does not live in policy or nice words, but in daily practice: in how people speak out, work together, deal with pressure and make decisions. Every organization is working on this every day, consciously or unconsciously.

In many companies, the vision is clear on paper, while the reality is characterized by pressure, unspoken expectations and distance between them. This tension often remains undiscussed, simply because there is no space, language or context for it.

“It works great, but there's more to it.”

Entrepreneurs and teams that are only satisfied with what already works are not reaching their full potential. Those who dare to delve deeper are building more impact, stronger cooperation and an organization that is ready for the future.

Why the mountains?

Because clarity rarely occurs in the same environment. In the mountains, everything changes: perspective, peace, overview. In the absence of stimuli, the body calms down and space is created: to look differently, listen better and speak more honestly.

By moving away from the daily work environment and letting go of fixed roles, it is natural to work on openness, connection and trust.

sustainability

Striving for a sustainable future.

We strive to organize our trails with as little impact on the Earth as possible. Nature is an essential part of the experience and we believe it's our job to respect and protect.

We encourage participants to travel by train or electric vehicle where possible. For those who choose these lower-impact options, we invest 5% of the total cost of the trail in a sustainability or local environmental project selected by our team.

For companies that are already attending conferences or events in or around Zurich, we offer the opportunity to organize the trail while the team is already in the region. The chance to step out of the conference environment and experience nature as part of the visit.

Our expertise

Meet the team

Josien
Founder
Josien guides organizations to build a forward-looking culture. With five years of experience in corporate teams and start-ups, she noticed the same thing over and over again: it's all about connecting people.

Successful teams only really perform when people feel connected, safe enough to express their needs, and are open to new perspectives.

With a background in Human Resources and Change Management, she combines scientific knowledge with a deep passion for human connection.
Dirk
Ambassador
With more than 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams and mentoring young professionals, Dirk is The Culture Trail's first ambassador. He brings insight into what drives human growth, both individually and collectively.

As a partner at Count & Cooper and with a background in organizational and sports psychology, Dirk combines scientific knowledge with a passion for human connection.

His approach helps people connect with themselves and others and find clarity about what really matters, both on a mountain top and in everyday life.
Adrian
Local guide
Born and raised in Switzerland, Adrian knows the mountains not only as a landscape, but as his living space. As a local guide, he has years of experience in safely guiding groups through alpine terrain.

With an MSc in psychology, Adrian combines knowledge of human behavior with practical experience in supervising groups.

He understands how people react in stressful situations and how meaningful learning takes place in nature.

Adrian operates from his own company Semover.
DISCOVER THE TRAILS
Find your own way.
Each program consists of three parts: an individual part, a group section and a hiking part. Peace, rhythm and regularity are consciously built in and help you get into the right state of mind for focus, reflection and connection.
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