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There are now a number of sites on the Internet for planning hiking routes online. We show you three good sites that will help you to reach your destination quickly.
Google Maps – Create your own hiking route
The easiest and most popular site for making your own walking maps is from Google.
- Read here how to create your own maps at Google Maps. In addition, you can also find a bicycle route planner on Maps.
- You can easily call up and edit the map you have drawn up using the Android or iOS app. So you always have your routes with you.
Runtastic – for sports-minded hikers and cyclists
“Runtastic” is actually a site where you can enter and track your sporting activities. At the same time, the website also offers you your own online maps.
- After logging in, you can create your own map via the menu at the top under “Routes”. Alternatively, you can import a GPS file from other sites or take an activity as the basis for your maps. Below you can see the approximate length of your route in kilometres.
- You can also benefit from the site’s sporty features on your walking routes: For example, you can see the altitude metres and also track your own progress.
- Alternatively, you can also use maps from other users and perhaps find a ready-made hiking route.
Komoot – by walkers for walkers
“Komoot” is made especially for hikers and cyclists and thus offers features that are tailored specifically to you.
- After entering a starting point and destination, you can decide whether you want to design your map for already experienced hikers or beginners.
- Komoot shows you points of interest and field trails. While the other sites also include these features when you look at them the right way, Komoot pre-sorts for you and limits the displays to a manageable size.
