Map Layers
komoot lets you customize how the map looks so you can find, plan, and navigate routes more easily. You can switch between different map styles, enable sport-specific maps, and overlay heatmaps to highlight where other users are active.
You can adjust map layers at any time from the map view.
How to change your map layer
- Open the map view in the app or on the website.
- Tap or click the Layers icon.
- Choose a base map, a sport-specific map, and optional heatmaps.
Base map styles
These map styles change the overall appearance of the map.
The standard komoot map view. It balances terrain, paths, roads, and landmarks and works well for most planning and navigation.
A satellite imagery view that shows real-world terrain, forests, cities, and structures. This can be helpful for visual orientation or checking surface details.
A map based on OpenStreetMap data with a more neutral, data-focused appearance. Useful if you want a clearer view of mapped paths and infrastructure.
Note: This map layer is only available on the komoot website.
A cycling-focused map that highlights cycling routes and related infrastructure. It is especially useful for planning bike rides.
Note: This map layer is only available on the komoot website.
Sport-specific maps
Sport-specific maps adapt the map styling to better match a particular activity. They emphasize paths and information that are most relevant for that sport.
Sport-specific maps are a komoot Premium feature.
Highlights hiking trails and footpaths. Best suited for walking and hiking routes.
Optimized for road and general cycling. It emphasizes rideable roads, bike paths, and cycling-friendly routes.
Designed for mountain biking. It highlights trails and features that are important for off-road riding.
Disables sport-specific styling and uses the base map style only.
Heatmaps
Heatmaps show where other komoot users are most active. They are based on aggregated, anonymous activity data.
Heatmaps are a komoot Premium feature.
Displays popular routes and frequently used paths across all sports. This can help you discover well-used routes and common connections.
Turns off heatmap overlays.
You can find more information regarding Heatmaps in our Heatmaps: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) article.
Combining map layers
You can combine:
- one base map style
- one sport-specific map
- optional heatmaps
For example, you might use the Default map with the Hiking sport-specific map and the Global heatmap to plan a popular hiking route.
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