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MapPlanner version 3.0

Published on Jun 21, 2024

Thanks to your support, MapPlanner continues to grow, with the milestone of 50,000 unique visitors per month well exceeded!

This new version features a brand-new interface, making it even easier to calculate your rides.

 

Simplified interface

The entire interface has been redesigned to better highlight the most important elements for creating your routes.

You can now concentrate 100% on the map and have all the tools at your disposal (automatic route, type of route to follow, undo last action, return to starting point, etc.).

 

The elevation adapts to your route

In addition, the diffrence in altitude calculation now follows the map route, and will be recalculated for each new point.

All the relevant information (highest and lowest points, total elevation) is displayed directly below the graph, so you can get a better idea of the difficulty of the route.

 

Plan your own route

MapPlanner helps you calculate distances, elevation, duration and plan your hikes, runs and bike rides on an interactive map.

  • Automatic distance & elevation calculation
  • Topographic, satellite maps
  • GPX/KML export for your GPS
  • Real-time GPS tracking

A single map for the whole world

To provide you with consistent data worldwide, default mapping is now available for all countries.


The map style has been specially developed to focus on the elements that are important for your jogging, cycling or hiking trips.

Last but not least, the map data is regularly updated to bring you the latest changes (new roads or trails, ...).

 

Dynamic contour lines

The contour lines have been updated with more accurate plotting.

They now adapt to the chosen unit (km or mi).


Want to calculate your distance travelled in km or mi?

Nothing could be simpler, thanks to the dynamic change of units. You can choose between kilometers and miles with a single click.

Following numerous requests, unit management is now totally dynamic.

All data displayed on the site (distance, speed, etc.) are now automatically changed to the selected unit.

What's more, all information displayed on the map (such as contour lines or peaks) dynamically adapt to display in meters or feet.

Try all features for free

Get 7 days of free trial with full access to all Explorer features. No commitment — discover route planning, GPS tracking, unlimited exports and much more.

  • Unlimited route planning
  • Real-time GPS position
  • Unlimited GPX/KML/FIT exports
  • Import files from your GPS devices

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What our Explorer users say

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Thanks to MapPlanner, I planned an 8 km jogging route around my home in just a few minutes. The distance and estimated time were perfect for my morning run before work.

Claire M. New jogger
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With the isochrone mode, I can plan my hikes in no time! I instantly see where I can go with my available time. The GPS tracking is great to make sure I never get lost in the mountains.

Marie L. Passionate hiker
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We prepared a 40 km cycling loop with friends and exported the GPX track. Everyone followed the same route on their watch without getting lost. Perfect organization!

Julien R. Sunday bike ride
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Before a forest hike, I checked the elevation and duration. The route followed real trails, which saved me from unpleasant surprises. Very reliable!

Sophie L. Beginner hiker
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I wanted an easy walk for my kids. I set a short maximum distance and MapPlanner helped me create the perfect loop. We had a wonderful family moment.

Nicolas D. Family outing
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I love planning my outings in advance. I saved several routes for the weekends. It saves me so much time.

Martine G. Occasional hiker
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By exploring the routes around my home, I discovered great paths I didn’t know at all. MapPlanner opened new areas for me to explore.

Olivier P. Route discovery
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I keep an eye on my progress thanks to the history feature. I compare my running speed and distance over the months — it’s motivating!

Anaïs T. Performance tracking
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For our MTB club outing, we created the route and sent the GPX to everyone. Result: no one got separated, the whole group stayed together from start to finish.

Romain B. Club activity
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I love taking photos while hiking. MapPlanner automatically places my pictures on the map. It’s fantastic to review the route and share it with friends.

Laetitia F. Discovery outing
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Depending on the activity, I switch the map style: topo for the mountains, street for the city, satellite to spot areas. It makes preparation super intuitive.

Hugo S. Experienced hiker
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MapPlanner now estimates my times based on my own pace. I know exactly how long my next outing will take. Perfect for last-minute planning.

Isabelle J. Aspiring jogger