Komoot: The Best App for Detailed Route Planning
Komoot is one of the most advanced apps for planning hiking, trekking, mountain biking, and long-distance adventures. With accurate topographic data and highly customizable routes, it is especially valued by experienced hikers and by anyone who wants precise control over their outdoor planning.
App Overview
Key functions: Advanced route planning, navigation, offline maps
Best for: Intermediate to advanced hikers, trekkers, multi-day planners
Offline use: Offline region maps available with purchase or Premium
Price: Free basic version + paid regions or Premium subscription
Main Features
Advanced Route Builder
Create custom routes by dragging waypoints, exploring detailed elevation profiles, and choosing between hiking, mountaineering, or alpinism paths.
Highly Detailed Maps
Includes contour lines, terrain shading, hiking paths, alpine routes, and surface-type information.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Voice navigation makes following complex mountain routes easier.
Offline Regions
Download one region for free; additional regions or global offline maps require purchase.
Community Highlights
Users highlight scenic viewpoints, huts, lakes, peaks, and technical sections along a route.
Strengths
Exceptional route-planning precision
Clean and modern map interface
Very accurate elevation profiles
Great for multi-day trekking
Strong integration with GPX files
Limitations
Learning curve for new users
Offline regions not fully free
Voice navigation drains battery
When to Use This App
Planning multi-day treks
Navigating complex networks of alpine trails
Creating GPX files for publishing on the All Hiking website
Analysing elevation and terrain in detail
Komoot in the Alps
Komoot is extremely accurate in Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria. Its terrain shading and elevation data make it ideal for assessing difficulty, especially in steep or technical areas.
Komoot is the essential app for hikers who want control, detail, and precision. From single-day hikes to long alpine crossings, it provides all the tools needed to plan safely and efficiently.
