Answered Route planning software

[dobbyhasfriends]

I have an absolute ton of GPX files that I study in google earth to plan rides and try to link up the trails in the best way but its not very good for that.
is there a software that I could do that with? preferably free and I dont need to output files cos I dont use a gps when riding

 

[Bodark]

I think Komoot might be a good option for you. I think you only have to pay if you want to download maps to a Garmin though you do get one county for free of your choosing. You will be able to import all of your GPX files also, I often ride routes built by people in a facebook group and if I like them I just download the GPX from Strava and import it to Komoot so that I can ride the same route again.

It's also good for finding new routes / trails and its what I've been using exclusively for most of the year now. There's been some times where its sent me down private roads but for the most part the routes it suggests are quite accurate.

Komoot | Find, plan and share your adventures

Turn your next ride, hike, or run into an adventure with komoot. Get inspired by tapping into shared community knowledge and recommendations, then bring your adventures to life with the easy route planner.

www.komoot.com

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

I think Komoot might be a good option for you. I think you only have to pay if you want to download maps to a Garmin though you do get one county for free of your choosing. You will be able to import all of your GPX files also, I often ride routes built by people in a facebook group and if I like them I just download the GPX from Strava and import it to Komoot so that I can ride the same route again.

It's also good for finding new routes / trails and its what I've been using exclusively for most of the year now. There's been some times where its sent me down private roads but for the most part the routes it suggests are quite accurate.

Komoot | Find, plan and share your adventures

Turn your next ride, hike, or run into an adventure with komoot. Get inspired by tapping into shared community knowledge and recommendations, then bring your adventures to life with the easy route planner.

www.komoot.com

Komoot is what i use as well, then a map study to make sure because some trails are not in their system. There is a alpine/enduro mode that will pick the more single track style routes which is what i use

guys I tried komoot, I put a fair bit of time into it but its absolutely hopeless around here. unless im missing some eay to teach it that there are obvious trails.. it refuses to use well known and well used trails even on alpine and max fitness etc it will use 90% road when I have already loaded a trail that ive ridden etc.. its probably me because it feels like it should be better.

 

[MrSimmo]

Tbh, I’m not sure there is one. I’ve looked as well as I want to do the same. It looks like a mix of trailforks, osmaps, komoot get close but none of them do what you’re after to my knowledge.

OSMaps and Garmin Connect allow you to free form plot but they both have massive limitations. Neither snap to trails properly unfortunately in my experience.

 

[RichardHawes]

I use bikemap, ( Bikemap - your perfect route ) not perfect but will lock on cycle paths using OSM and you can freedraw, and its free unless you want to have enhanced features like open cyclemap etc. Its not perfect but i find it easier than komoot, and even when in the free version you can save and export GPS or KML files. I guess like most things its about what works best for the individual.

 

[Bumpy]

I use a combo of all trails, trail forks and komoot. They all fail to pick up trails in certain local areas though so I haven't found a perfect app.

One thing I like about all trails is a feature called life line which sends frequent live updates of your ride to selected contacts, great when solo.

 

[Zofo]

I use https://xpedition2.com it is great for route planning, downloading the GPX file to my laptop, and then onto any device. It will snap the route to bike or walking tracks or you can do it manually.

 

[OldBean]

OS maps is good for creating your own routes and finding local routes
Dont know about GPX though.

 

[PhilBaker]

guys I tried komoot, I put a fair bit of time into it but its absolutely hopeless around here. unless im missing some eay to teach it that there are obvious trails.. it refuses to use well known and well used trails even on alpine and max fitness etc it will use 90% road when I have already loaded a trail that ive ridden etc.. its probably me because it feels like it should be better.

I hear you. What I find, is you need to give it a little encouragement ;-) ie drag and drop the route onto the trail you want to go on, and then I find it builds a route to and from that trail which isn't too bad. Agree though, you have to guide it at first for it to come up with something you would actually want to ride...