Depending on your settings, the map will be zoomed in on your location or show a specific overview.
By default, the background of the map is set on the RouteYou map. Via the dropdown at the top right of the map, you can change the background, but also add specific map layers.
You can choose from:
Attention(!) Do certain map surfaces in your list not appear? Then zoom out a bit, because only the maps that are relevant for the territory shown in the map viewer will appear.
TIP: You can also activate Google StreetView with both the Google map and satellite images. This is a virtual representation of the environment, made up of panoramic images. This makes it look like you can look around on the spot.
A map layer is a layer with extra information that you put on top of your map background. The range of map layers can change depending on the background you choose.
The possibilities:
The Hiking Nodes: where applicable, the hiking networks and associated node numbers will appear.
The GR network: this is an international network of long-distance hiking routes signposted with white-red stripes.
The Cycling Nodes: where applicable, the cycling networks and corresponding node numbers will appear.
The RouteYou Cycling Network: this is an exclusively selected and marked network that is very suitable for recreational cycling. For more information, click [help = 110] here [/ help].
The RouteYou Motorcycle Network: this is an exclusively selected and marked network that is very suitable for recreational touring with the motorcycle. For more information, click [help = 595] here [/ help].
The Mountain bike network is based on the qualitative routes of Sport Flanders.
Road properties: This map layer is based on our pavement rating and only available from a certain zoom level. We make a distinction between 'good unpaved' in yellow and 'bad unpaved' in red. Good unpaved surfaces can still be used after a week of rain, bad unpaved surfaces not. The latter can be particularly attractive to mountain bikers or horseback riders. You will also find a slope indication in this layer. [help = 641] To legend. [/ help]
Terrain: this map layer is only available with the Google map and gives an indication of the height differences.
Labels: with the Google satellite images you can choose to display the road network and associated height differences.
45°: if you are sufficiently zoomed in with the Google satellite images, you can switch from a bird's eye view to a 45 ° perspective that has a 3D effect.
The final map layer are the place of interest. You have access to the complete RouteYou database, but you can also filter according to your preferences. If you click on the filter symbol, the filter options will appear in the right column:
In addition to the dropdown at the top right, you will find all kinds of buttons on the map with specific functionalities:
If you plan a route, you will be offered other options depending on the choices you make.
A first choice you have to make is whether you want a trip from A to B or a round trip.
TIP: If you choose a trip from A to B, you still have the option to return to A and thus make a loop. As soon as you start planning, a specific button will even appear: .
The big difference is in the creation of your route. If you plan from A to B, you plan your route step by step. If you plan a loop, it is automatically generated based on your choices. In both cases you can adjust the result.
Use this button to turn the elevation profile on or off. You can find the total length of your route at the end of the elevation profile and in the corner at the bottom left of your map.
With both an A to B route and a round trip you can choose a specific mode for which you want to map out a route.
The quick selection buttons let you choose between hiking, recreational cycling, mountain biking, race cycling or motorcycling. With the arrow at the end you can view the full range and make even more detailed choices.
Depending on what you choose here, the routing options will also be adjusted.
The routing determines which types of road will be followed during the planning. The only exception is the "Manual" option. In this case, no calculations are made and the substrate is deliberately not taken into account. So this is the option you use to draw in paths that are not drawn on the map, but that you know exist.
An overview of the possibilities:
For more information about the different routing options, click [help = 25 # more-background-with-the-type routing options] here [/ help].
When planning an A to B route, you can change the routing at any time. You will then be asked whether you want to apply the change to the entire route or only to the part that you still have to plan. If you change the routing for a round trip, the entire loop is recalculated according to the new routing option.
Attention (!) Choosing a certain routing option can also have the effect that the planner deliberately does not want to send you over a certain road or path. In such a case it is best to opt for a "shortest" routing.
If you plan a round trip, two additional items will appear in the right column:
At the bottom of the right column you have the From bar. You can use this to enter your starting location, or you can immediately click the desired location on the map.
With an A to B route there is also a To bar. This is used to enter your destination, your end point.
As you plan, Via address bars will also appear, naming the locations of your waypoints. With the button you can add Via address bars.
The button can be useful if you want to start over.
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If you are satisfied with your planned route and want to test it, you must first save it.
Use the button in the right column, or us the one on the map
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As a standard we add some information to your route, but we recommend that you fill in or update the information screen as much as possible. The information you provice here will help determine how your route will be assessed by us. As well as how easily you or others wil find it in our gigantic database.
Once your route has been saved you can go through the printing options and choose what you will use to navigate the terrain.
On paper, via the app or with a GPS? We support all possibilities. More information can be found here [help = 47] here [/ help].
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