Bike Navi: This is what the app should look like

A bike navi can become irreplaceable. A navi with maps specifically for bike routes will ensure that you are only shown routes that you can ride on. In addition, some apps offer ideal rest stops such as mountain huts, lookout points & Co.

Often, people use Google Maps as a bike navi because it's free. But Google Maps may show you a main road as a way, if directly next door a bike path would exist.

What can a bike navi?

Grundätzlich you can decide for yourself, what your bike navi can do everything, since there are now some on the market. But with a few clues you will find the choice easier.

1. Check where the maps of your app come from. It shouldn't just use Google Maps maps, but combine maps from multiple providers.
2. Having a map with an elevation profile is great when you're on the road. You can estimate your distances much better and also check the feasibility of certain paths.
3. It is also good for the battery if you can also download some maps before your tour, so you can use the app in offline mode afterwards. The battery is thus mainly affected by the GPS connection and not still by loading the maps. Also, the network can be rather poor in certain areas. With the offline maps, you can still find your way.

Bike Navi App

Popular bike navi apps are Maps 3D (Pro), Koomot, Naviki, Outdooractive and Runtastic Mountain Bike (Pro). Depending on the occasions you want to use your app for, Maps 3D with the good elevation profile or also Runtastic Mountain Bike (Pro) with music function will suit you better.