Every map in HiiKER — free and PRO+ — is in the Maps window. This article shows how to switch maps, what each map is, which collection to choose for a particular publisher such as OS, Harvey or IGN, and how to download a map for offline use.
In this article: Change the map · The free maps · The PRO+ map collections · Find a particular map · More in the Maps window · Download a map for offline use · Good to know
Change the map
On iPhone and Android
- On any map, tap Maps.
- On the Maps tab, tap the map you want. The free maps are under Standard Maps; the PRO+ collections are under PRO+ Map Collections — swipe that row to the left to see Lidar.
- The map changes straight away. Swipe the window down to close it.
On the website
- Open any map on hiiker.app and click Maps.
- Click a map under Standard maps or PRO+ map collections. Each card says whether it’s Free or PRO+.
If you don’t have PRO+, choosing one of the PRO+ collections takes you to the PRO+ upgrade page instead.
The free maps
- Standard — HiiKER’s own outdoor map, made for hiking: clear contours and terrain, plus trails, paths, tracks and mountain information. It’s perfect for finding new places to hike.
- Satellite — global satellite imagery from sources such as NASA and USGS, chosen for coverage and consistency. Even more striking in 3D.
- Parks — highlights national parks, with the official park maps for many US national parks.
All three are free to view and to download for offline use.
The PRO+ map collections
Each collection combines maps from many publishers into one seamless map and shows the best one it has for wherever you are, so you don’t have to pick individual maps. Zoomed out, Hiking+ and National+ shade the areas they cover — zoom in to see the map itself.
- Hiking+ — topographic hiking maps from the world’s best independent map makers, with the detail hikers need, at scales from 1:20,000 to 1:75,000. Highlights include EastWest Mapping in Ireland, Harvey Maps in the UK, Kompass in Germany, Austria and Italy, Anavasi in Greece, and Fraternali Editore in the Italian Alps.
- National+ — official topographic maps from national mapping agencies: Ordnance Survey® in Great Britain, OSNI and Tailte Éireann in Ireland, USGS in the USA, IGN in France and Spain, swisstopo in Switzerland, LINZ in New Zealand, Tasmaps in Tasmania, and many more across Europe.
- Historical+ — take a step back in time with historical editions of Ordnance Survey maps of Great Britain and Ireland and USGS maps of the USA. Old field boundaries, ruins and long-gone paths give you a different view of the landscape you’re walking through.
- Lidar — terrain and hillshade built from high-resolution national LiDAR surveys, so every ridge, gully and slope stands out. See How do I access Lidar maps on HiiKER?
On iPhone and Android, tap the info (i) icon on a collection to see every publisher in it and open their map legends. On National+, the same page has Customise map (Customize map on Android), where you can lock National+ to the 1:50k scale.
Find a particular map
Looking for one publisher’s maps? Choose the collection below, then move the map to the area you need.
- Ordnance Survey® mapping, Great Britain — National+. Full coverage at 1:25,000 and 1:50,000. For old OS maps, choose Historical+.
- OSNI, Northern Ireland — National+.
- Tailte Éireann (Ordnance Survey Ireland) — National+.
- Harvey Maps, UK — Hiking+. Harvey covers popular hiking areas rather than the whole UK. Harvey Maps aren’t available in Ireland — see Are Harvey Maps no longer available on HiiKER in Ireland?
- EastWest Mapping, Ireland — Hiking+. EastWest covers Ireland’s main hiking areas rather than the whole country.
- USGS, USA — National+ for topographic maps, Historical+ for historical maps.
- Purple Lizard Maps, north-east USA — Hiking+.
- Map the Experience, US national parks — Hiking+.
- IGN, France and Spain — National+. Belgium’s national maps (NGI) are in National+ too.
- Kompass, Germany, Austria and northern Italy — Hiking+.
- swisstopo, Switzerland — National+.
- Fraternali Editore, Italian Alps — Hiking+.
- Edizioni il Lupo, Italy — Hiking+.
- Geo4, Italy — Hiking+.
- Anavasi, Greece — Hiking+.
- Tasmaps (LIST), Tasmania — National+. Full coverage of Tasmania at 1:50,000.
- LINZ (Toitū Te Whenua), New Zealand — National+. Full coverage of New Zealand at 1:50,000.
- National maps of Germany (BKG), Austria (BEV), the Netherlands (PDOK), Denmark (SDFI), Sweden (Lantmäteriet) and Norway (Kartverket) — National+.
- Satellite imagery — the free Satellite map.
More in the Maps window
- Overlays tab — heatmaps, slope angle, weather, public access land and your own hikes on top of any map. See HiiKER map overlays: the full list.
- POIs tab (POI’s on Android) — choose which points of interest show on the map.
- 3D Mode (PRO+) — tilt the map to see the terrain. See 3D on HiiKER.
- Downloads (iPhone and Android) — the maps you’ve downloaded for offline use.
- More — Print a map, Map Legends, Compare maps (Compare Maps on Android and the website), Customise route style and Map settings.
Download a map for offline use
Downloading maps is available in the iPhone and Android apps.
- Tap Maps, then tap the download icon on the map you want.
- Move and zoom the map until the area you need is inside the frame. If the frame turns red, the area is too big — zoom in until it isn’t.
- Tap Confirm download area.
- The map’s card shows the download’s progress, then a tick when the area is ready to use offline.
To download everything you need for one hike, open the hike’s overview page and tap Download, then choose a map — HiiKER sets the area around the route for you. Downloaded areas are outlined on the map with a dashed orange line. For more, including how to delete downloads, see How do I download offline maps on HiiKER?
Good to know
- Standard, Satellite and Parks are free. Hiking+, National+, Historical+ and Lidar are part of HiiKER PRO+ — see What’s the difference between Pro and PRO+?
- On the website there’s no (i) icon on each collection — the legends are under Maps > More > Map Legends.
- Not sure what a symbol means? See HiiKER Map Legends.
Related: HiiKER Map Legends · HiiKER map overlays: the full list · How do I download offline maps on HiiKER?
