Plan bike and hiking routes online - 3 good sites
In order to plan hiking routes online, there are now a few offers on the Internet. We show you three good sites that will help you get there quickly.
Google Maps - Create your own hiking route
The easiest and most popular page for your own hiking maps is from Google.
- Read here how to create your own maps on Google Maps. Maps also includes a bike route planner.
- You can easily access and edit the map you have created using the Android or iOS app. So you always have your routes with you.
Runtastic - for sports enthusiasts hikers and cyclists
"Runtastic" is actually a page where you can enter and track your sporting activities. At the same time, the website also offers you your own online maps.
- After registering, you can create your own map via the menu under "Routes". Alternatively, you can import a GPS file from other sites or use an activity as the basis for your maps. Below you can see the approximate length of your route in kilometers.
- You can also benefit from the sporty features of the site on your hiking routes: For example, you can see the difference in altitude and can also follow your own progress.
- Alternatively, you can also use maps from other users and you may already find a completed hiking route.
Komoot - by hikers for hikers
"Komoot" is specially made for hikers and cyclists and offers features that are specially tailored to you.
- After entering a start and end point, you can decide whether you want to design your map for experienced hikers or beginners.
- Komoot shows you sights and dirt roads. The other pages contain these features when you look at them properly, but Komoot sorts them for you and limits the ads to a clear size.
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