Prefer to explore the map without a guided route? The main map tab is full of handy navigation tools that will enhance your adventure!
How to navigate/move the map
Moving around:
Drag with one finger to pan
Pinch with two fingers to zoom in/out
Double-tap to zoom in
Two-finger tap to zoom out
Rotating & tilting:
Rotate with two fingers to change compass direction
Two-finger drag up/down to tilt the map (3D view)
Reset view:
Tap the compass icon to return to north-facing view
How to find your current location
On any map page, tap the location icon in the bottom left to move the map to your current location.
What does the the scale bar show?
The scale bar shows the relationship between distance on the map and real-world distance. As you zoom in and out, it automatically updates to indicate what a specific length on your screen represents (e.g., “100 m” or “1 km”). This helps you judge distances between locations and understand how much ground the map covers at your current zoom level.
What does the options button do?
The “options” button on the main map tab is a selection of handy navigation tools:
- Create a new planned hike • Plot points on the map to create a custom hiking route.
- Waypoints • Add custom markers to the map to save points of interest on the map.
- Import a GPX file • A route to the map with a GPX file
- Go to Location • Move the map to a location by entering coordinates or a location.
- Set Quick Action • Assign a quick access button to the map with a custom action.
- Chat with support • Need some help with the app? Chat to us!
- Live Locator (PRO+) • Share your location live on the map with others!
- Create a print map • Select an area of the map to create a pdf map for printing.
- Measurement tool • Quickly measure between two points on the map
What does the maps button do?
The maps button holds all of the available map layers that we have offer on HiiKER.
Check them out here
What is the information in the top bar?
The top bar interacts with the crosshair in the center of the map to provide information about the location, elevation, bearing and much more.
Learn about it here!
