Wikiloc: Explore and Share Outdoor Trails Around the World
Looking for a simple, user-powered app to find your next hiking or biking route? Wikiloc is a community-driven platform that lets outdoor lovers all over the world share, discover, and navigate trails. Whether you're hiking in the Swiss Alps, biking along coastal paths, or snowshoeing in the Pyrenees, Wikiloc has something for everyone.
🧭 What is Wikiloc?
Wikiloc is an app and web platform where users can record and share GPS trails across more than 100 outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, snow sports, and more. It’s built around a global community of explorers who upload real routes they’ve done themselves.
The result? A huge, authentic database of trails from real people, in real conditions.
🌍 Key Features
🗺️ Trail discovery with filters (location, activity, distance, elevation, difficulty)
📷 Community content: photos, reviews, and insights from other users
📍 GPS recording with your smartphone
📡 Navigation in real-time (Premium feature)
📤 Export GPX files to Garmin, Suunto, and other GPS devices
🔐 Free vs. Wikiloc Premium
Free Version:
Access to trail maps and descriptions
Record and upload your own routes
View comments and trail media
Wikiloc Premium (approx. €10/year):
Turn-by-turn GPS navigation with voice guidance
Offline maps
Route deviation alerts
Integration with Garmin Connect
Follow favorite creators and trail lists
Ad-free experience and support for platform development
✅ Pros
Super easy to use and beginner-friendly
Global coverage with user-generated content
Excellent value for money (one of the most affordable Premium plans)
Ideal for spontaneous explorers and travelers
⚠️ Cons
No official curation: trail quality may vary
Some routes have limited information or old data
Not suitable for advanced planning (e.g., alpine expeditions)
🌄 Final Thoughts
Wikiloc is a trail app built by the community, for the community. Its simplicity, affordability, and global scope make it one of the best choices for discovering authentic outdoor experiences—especially if you love exploring where locals go.
While it’s not the most technical app out there, it pairs perfectly with Komoot for route planning or Gaia GPS for off-grid navigation.
Want to keep your trail life inspired? Try following other Wikiloc explorers and build your own collection of favorite hikes around the world.
