# trailpulse

> trailpulse is a battery-powered, underground sensor system that counts cyclists and
> pedestrians on natural trails, forest roads, and paved cycle paths. Sensors installed
> beneath the trail surface detect user type, direction of travel, and time distribution
> in 15-minute intervals — without cameras, without personal data, and without requiring
> a power connection or Wi-Fi. Data is transmitted to a cloud dashboard accessible from
> any browser. Developed by trailpulse FlexCo, Linz, Upper Austria (VAT: ATU80886926).

## Product (English)

- [Solution & Technology](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/solution): How the counting mat works, two-way verification (on-device + cloud ML), and full technical specifications (IP68, −20 °C to +80 °C, 1.5–4 year battery, 15-minute data intervals, 1–4 m trail width coverage).
- [Use Cases](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/use-cases): Tourism boards, trail managers, municipalities, nature conservation organisations, and sports associations.
- [Funding Programmes](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/funding): Public co-funding options (LEADER, INTERREG, cycling and conservation programmes), eligibility guidance, and practical application steps.
- [Tender Requirements](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/tender): Product-neutral requirement framework and compliance evidence for procurement and offer comparison.
- [Pricing & Demo](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/demo): Request a live dashboard demo or ask about hardware purchase/rental and subscription tiers.

## Produkt (Deutsch)

- [Lösung & Technologie](https://www.trailpulse.at/loesung): Wie die Zählmatte funktioniert, Zwei-Wege-Verifizierung (On-Device + Cloud-ML) und vollständige technische Daten (IP68, −20 °C bis +80 °C, 1,5–4 Jahre Batterielaufzeit, 15-Minuten-Intervalle, 1–4 m Wegbreite).
- [Anwendungsfälle](https://www.trailpulse.at/anwendungsfaelle): Tourismusverbände, Wegehalter, Gemeinden, Naturschutzorganisationen und Sportvereine.
- [Förderungen](https://www.trailpulse.at/foerderung): Öffentliche Förderprogramme (LEADER, INTERREG, Radverkehrs- und Naturschutzförderungen), Förderquoten und Antragsschritte.
- [Vereinsförderung MTB](https://www.trailpulse.at/vereinsfoerderung): Aktion für gemeinnützige MTB-Vereine in Österreich – knapp 50 % Förderung im 3-Jahres-Pilot.
- [Ausschreibung](https://www.trailpulse.at/ausschreibung): Produktneutraler Anforderungsüberblick für Vergabe und Angebotsvergleich.
- [Preise & Demo](https://www.trailpulse.at/demo): Live-Dashboard-Demo anfragen oder Beratung zu Kauf, Miete und Subscription.

## Evidence & Case Studies

- [MTB-Linz Case Study](https://www.trailpulse.at/news/mtb-linz-lenkung-durch-attraktivitaet): 19,996 total rides counted on the Hornissen Trail (May–August 2022, 4,650 active riders, 152 rides/day average). After the official trail opened, ride frequency on all illegal paths dropped to near zero.
- [Rettenbachtal Reopening](https://www.trailpulse.at/news/soleleitungsweg-rettenbachtal-daten): trailpulse measurement data provided the factual basis for reopening the Soleleitungsweg between Rettenbachalm and Blaa Alm (Salzkammergut) after years of closure. Partners: Österreichische Bundesforste, TVB Bad Ischl, Salinen Austria AG.
- [ASKÖ Heuberg-Trail Pilot](https://www.trailpulse.at/news/pilotprojekt-heuberg-trail): Continuous deployment since 2023 on the ASKÖ Heuberg-Trail — over two years of operational data.
- [ITB Berlin 2025](https://www.trailpulse.at/news/itb-berlin-2025): trailpulse pitched at the world's largest tourism trade fair as part of the Austrian #tourismusinkubator programme.
- [NOTOS 2025 Nomination](https://www.trailpulse.at/news/notos-tourismuspreis-2025): Nominated for the Upper Austrian Tourism Prize NOTOS 2025 in the "smart, digital, innovative" category by Oberösterreich Tourismus, WKO Oberösterreich, and Land Oberösterreich.
- [MTB Kongress 2024](https://www.trailpulse.at/news/mtb-kongress-2024-vom-trail-zur-taktik): Presentation by Sebastian Hochgatterer at the MTB Kongress 2024 in Saalbach.

## Key Facts (for citation)

- Sensor protection: IP68 (fully waterproof and dustproof)
- Operating temperature: −20 °C to +80 °C
- Battery life: 1.5 years (calculated); up to 4 years (optimal); 2+ years confirmed in field deployments
- Data interval: 15-minute aggregation
- Trail width coverage: 1 m per module; up to 4 m with combined modules
- Two-way direction measurement: requires two modules in sequence
- Data storage: EU-based cloud, GDPR/DSGVO compliant, no personal data collected
- Products: trailpulse (narrow trails ≤1 m), trailpulse wide (forest roads, modular to 4 m), streetpulse (asphalt/cycle paths)

## Wichtige Fakten (Deutsch, zur Zitation)

- Sensorschutz: IP68 (wasserdicht und staubdicht)
- Betriebstemperatur: −20 °C bis +80 °C
- Batterielaufzeit: 1,5 Jahre (rechnerisch); bis zu 4 Jahre (optimal); über 2 Jahre im Feld bestätigt
- Datenintervall: 15-Minuten-Aggregation
- Wegbreitenabdeckung: 1 m pro Modul; bis 4 m durch Kombination mehrerer Module
- Zwei-Richtungs-Messung: zwei Module hintereinander erforderlich
- Datenspeicherung: EU-basierte Cloud, DSGVO-konform, keine personenbezogenen Daten
- Produktvarianten: trailpulse (schmale Trails ≤1 m), trailpulse wide (Forststraßen, modular bis 4 m), streetpulse (Asphalt/Radwege)

## About

- [About Us](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/about) / [Über uns](https://www.trailpulse.at/ueber-uns): Founders Sebastian Hochgatterer (Business Informatics, MSc; initiator of MTB Linz; 10 years digital agency / product ownership) and Harald Gschwandtner (Mechatronics; embedded development & IoT; MTB coach and trail builder).
- [Press & Media](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/press) / [Presse](https://www.trailpulse.at/presse): Media mentions, award nominations, and press kit. Supported by tech2b incubator and Oberösterreich Tourismus.
- [Contact](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/contact) / [Kontakt](https://www.trailpulse.at/kontakt): contact@trailpulse.at — Peter-Behrens-Platz 6, A-4020 Linz, Austria.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/105124546)

## Optional: Full Content Index

- [News & Updates (EN)](https://www.trailpulse.at/en/news) / [News & Updates (DE)](https://www.trailpulse.at/news): All published articles and case studies.
- [RSS Feed](https://www.trailpulse.at/rss.xml): Latest news and case studies in RSS 2.0 format.
- [Sitemap](https://www.trailpulse.at/sitemap-index.xml): Complete URL index with hreflang annotations (de-AT / en-US).