Plan route online: The 3 best providers

Plan route online: Falk route planner

With the Falk Route Planner you can plan a route online by car, on foot, by bike or by public transport.

The Falk route planner offers a total of eight different map views. In addition to the standard view, you can choose between terrain maps, OpenStreetMap and special bike maps.
The free web app shows you the current traffic situation, the weather or hotels and restaurants on the map. Shopping opportunities and sights can also be shown.
If you are planning a route by car, you can calculate the expected travel costs based on the petrol price and average consumption.

The ADAC route planner allows you to plan your route taking many different factors into account.

Use the checkbox on the left to select what should be displayed on your route. The ADAC route planner provides information on construction sites, real-time traffic reports and campsites, among other things.
Also included is information about petrol stations, which in many cases also show the current fuel prices. So you can see where a fuel stop on your route is worthwhile.
The ADAC route planner is ideal for motorists, but does not offer options for bicycle or pedestrian routes.

With Google Maps, you can plan your route online by car, bicycle, on foot, by public transport or by plane.

Google Maps shows your planned route on a map with the distance and the estimated travel time. If you wish, you can exclude toll roads and motorways from your route.
For more distant destinations, you can display possible flight routes, including flight duration and price.
Google Maps also offers current traffic jam information for your route and adjusts it accordingly.
With Google Street View, you can explore your travel destination on your home PC. With the "Tilt map" option you can see the map in a stylish 3D view.

In another practical tip, we will show you the best tips for Google Maps.