Google Maps: Show altitude meters

In this practical tip, we will show you how you can display the altitude of your route on Google Maps.

Google Maps: Show elevation gain for cyclists

If you are planning a bike tour, you can use Google Maps to display the height differences on your route:

1. To do this, enter the start and destination of your route on Google Maps.
2. Select "By bike" from the route planner.
3. You will then automatically see the height differences of your route on a graphic.
4. Google Maps often suggests several routes. The blue route is the one currently selected.
5. Click on a gray route to display the altitude difference. If you drag individual points of your route to a different location with the mouse, you can change the route as desired.