The Weather Overlay Maps on HiiKER can help you plan and navigate your hikes with even more confidence. Here’s how to enable Weather maps to track temperature, rainfall, snow and other weather factors: These overlays work on both the Basic and PRO+ maps, offering real-time or forecasted weather conditions layered directly over your trail view. […]
Using the app
HiiKER Map Legends
What the symbols on each map mean: tap Maps, then the (i) on a PRO+ collection and View Legend — or Maps > More > Map Legends (the only way on the website). PDF legends for OS, Harvey, EastWest, OSi, BKG, Kompass, IGN, Edizioni il Lupo and USGS below.
How to Use HiiKER’s Off-Route Warnings Feature
Off-route warnings tell you when you stray from the route you’re following (PRO+). How they work, how to turn them on or off, set the warning distance, and what to do when one goes off.
Version of the app no longer supported
Seeing “You are using a version of the app that is no longer supported”? A critical update has been released. Tap GET THE LATEST VERSION and update HiiKER in the App Store or Google Play; your data stays in place.
How do I download offline maps on HiiKER?
Download maps before you lose signal: an area of map, a hike, a whole hike list, from the Record tab, or every trail in an area. Where to find and delete your downloads, plus answers on OS maps, data use and PRO+.
Waypoints on HiiKER
Waypoints mark custom locations on your HiiKER maps. Add one from Options > Waypoints, by long-pressing the map, or from a POI; then edit, group, share, route to or import them, in the app and on the website.
Moving hiking routes from Outdooractive to HiiKER
Export your Outdooractive routes as GPX files and import them into HiiKER on the website or in the app, as planned hikes you can edit and follow.
Moving hiking routes from AllTrails to HiiKER
Export your AllTrails routes as GPX files and import them into HiiKER on the website or in the app, as planned hikes you can edit and follow.
Moving hiking routes from Komoot to HiiKER
Export your Komoot tours as GPX files and import them into HiiKER on the website or in the app, as planned hikes you can edit and follow.
Moving hiking routes from Strava to HiiKER
If you are one of the many users of Strava that have decided to move over to use HiiKER but want to make sure that you can carry over all of your planned and recorded hiking routes, follow these simple steps. Since the news that HiiKER are offering Free Offline maps to all users, many are […]