The topic Strava expands hiking tools with better maps, route planning, and trail navigation is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Strava improved on its hiking toolset today with new route-planning, navigation, and sharing tools, including a welcome addition to its Apple Watch app. Here are the details.
Strava was updated today to version 467.0.0 with new features aimed at hikers, following a year in which hiking clubs grew 5.8× on the platform.
When it comes to planning, Route Discovery lets users check popular hiking trails in their area, similar to the app’s running and walking routes. Likewise, Route Builder lets users plan custom hikes with distance and elevation information.
During hikes, users can now rely on off-route alerts, downloadable routes for offline hiking, and route-following on the Apple Watch, eliminating the need for a phone. The app also now includes live elevation data, in addition to a full-screen record map “accessible through 1 tap.”
according to the data Strava, “most features are available now,” except for Map Style Improvements, which will roll out later this summer with richer surface data, and points of interest.