Free online route planner

Plan trail running, hiking, and GPX routes without signup.

TrailSplits is a free route planner for trail runs, hikes, cycling, and mountain routes. Build a route, import GPX, export GPX, inspect elevation, generate loops, and share a 3D flyover.

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TrailSplits 3D alpine route planning view
Cost
Free
Signup
Not required
GPX export
Included
Best for
Trail runs, hikes, bike routes
Draw

Search places or click the map to add waypoints.

Match

Prefer trails, adjust hills, or generate a loop from one start point.

Check

Review elevation, surface, gradient, snow, POIs, and 3D terrain.

Share

Export GPX, copy a group invite, share a 3D flyover, or print a roadbook.

What the Planner includes

The Planner combines route drawing, GPX import, trail-biased routing, public trace heatmaps, outdoor POIs, surface cues, snow context, and route sharing in one browser tool.

Open GPX import mode
GPX import and export

Bring routes in, adjust them, and send clean GPX back to your watch.

Elevation and gradients

Use route profile, gain, loss, and color-coded steepness before committing.

Roundtrip generator

Click one start point and compare loop candidates around a target distance.

3D and route sharing

Copy a route invite, share a 3D flyover, export video, or print a route roadbook.

Route Planner FAQ

Can I use the TrailSplits route planner without signing up?

Yes. You can plan routes, import GPX files, export GPX files, create roundtrip loops, and share routes without creating an account.

Does TrailSplits export GPX for Garmin, Coros, Suunto, and Apple Watch?

Yes. TrailSplits exports standard GPX files that work with common GPS watches, navigation apps, and mapping tools.

Can I upload a GPX route and edit it?

Yes. You can import one or more GPX files, merge them, reverse the route, adjust points, inspect elevation and surface context, then export a new GPX.

Can TrailSplits generate roundtrip loops?

Yes. The Planner can generate loop candidates from a start point and target distance, then compare route quality, distance, surface, and elevation.

What makes TrailSplits useful for trail running and hiking?

TrailSplits combines trail-biased routing with elevation, gradients, public trace heatmap, outdoor POIs, surface analysis, snow context, GPX tools, 3D flyovers, and printable route roadbooks.