Hiking and technology – for most people that sounds like a contradiction, but today it's the perfect combination.
Our mobile phones have long been indispensable companions on our tours: they show you the way, provide weather warnings, store maps and help in emergencies.
With the right apps, your outdoor adventure becomes even safer, more relaxed, and easier to plan. Here are our favorites.
1. Komoot – the app for planning and navigation
When it comes to route planning, Komoot is at the forefront.
The app is very popular with hikers, cyclists and mountain sports enthusiasts.
With just a few clicks you can find, plan, save tours and navigate offline.
Advantages of Komoot:
- Detailed maps & elevation profiles
- Offline function for regions without network
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Community tips & photos for inspiration
2. Ber gfex – Weather and tours in one app
The Bergfex app is perfect for anyone who wants tour and weather information combined in one app. It provides precise weather data, current snow depths, and official avalanche warnings – specifically for Austria, Germany, and South Tyrol.
Advantages of Bergfex:
- Accurate mountain weather reports & webcams
- Avalanche warning levels & snow depths
- Large tour database with GPS tracks
3. Outdooractive – the app for true touring professionals
Outdooractive is the perfect app for anyone who wants to not only plan their tours, but also record them.
You can record your routes, add photos, and save your activities in your personal tour book.
Advantages of Outdooractive:
- Worldwide map coverage
- Voice navigation & tracking
- Offline maps in the Pro version
4. PeakFinder – all mountains at a glance
Standing at the summit and wondering what the mountain opposite is called? PeakFinder gives you the answer within seconds. The app offers a 3D panoramic view of over 800,000 peaks worldwide, even offline.
Advantages of PeakFinder:
- 3D summit panorama worldwide
- Works offline – perfect without network
- Ideal for photography & nature observation
