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Plan

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What is a "Plan"?

A “plan“ is the basic framework of a “route“.  Plans remain private to you, but they can later be converted into routes ...

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How does the Route Planner work?

Plan your perfect route with just a few clicks. Choose your activity and set the individual waypoints directly on the ...

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What is a GPX File?

A GPX file is a format that enables the storage and processing of GPS data (geodata). You can use our app to record ...

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What is a "Waypoint"?

Mark a specific place or particular intersection along a route as a “waypoint“ and then record relevant information. ...

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Waytypes

The information on the condition of paths (e.g. width, surface, traffic) is translated into a meaningful path type.

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The routing engine: calculating the best route

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Routes and the Route Finder

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What is a '"Route"?

You can find out what constitutes a route and how you create one in this article.

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What is a "Point"?

 Mark your favorite places on the map with points and give them a suitable name. You can sort them by category and add ...

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How does the Route Finder work?

The Route Finder on the website can be used to filter for keywords that are relevant to your trip. 

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What information should you include when publishing a route?

In addition to the track geometry, turn-by-turn directions and images, there are other ways to enrich your route and ...

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How do I add images to my route/track and what size should they be?

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How do I correctly rate a route?

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Comments and Ratings

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How do I copy a route?

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Rank and the 'TOP' label

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What are Premium Routes?

Plan and explore using exclusive content prepared and brought to you by professional publishers. 

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