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Plan your
long-distance hike.

Choose from curated trails in the library or import your own GPX track — find mountain huts and water sources, plan stages with AI, and track your position directly on the trail.

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12 Waypoint types
AI Stage planning
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What TrailAhead offers

Everything you need for the trail

From planning at home to navigation in the field — all in one app.

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Trail Library

Discover curated long-distance routes with photos, videos and detailed descriptions. Add any trail to your collection with one click — no GPX import needed.

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Trail Planning

Import GPX tracks, visualise your route on an interactive map with elevation profile, and plan stages by clicking or using AI suggestions.

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Automatic Waypoint Search

Find mountain huts, drinking water, campsites, supermarkets and 8 more categories — automatically along your trail.

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AI Stage Planning

Let AI plan your daily stages — with daylight calculations, terrain analysis, weather data and matching accommodation. Multiple planning variants per trail.

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Detour Planning

Plan side-trips to sights off the main trail with automatic foot-routing, time estimates and via-point editing.

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Gear List Check

Upload your Lighterpack gear list. The AI reviews your kit against the trail, weather and terrain — with concrete recommendations.

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PDF Export & Sharing

Export your complete plan as a PDF with maps and stage table. Or create a simplified "Family Briefing" to share with loved ones.

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GPS Navigation on the Trail

Track your position on the trail, see nearby waypoints, and use automatically cached maps even without signal.

How TrailAhead works

On the trail in 3 steps

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Choose or import a trail

Pick a curated trail from the library or upload your own GPX track.

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Plan stages, POIs & detours

Automatically find accommodation, water sources and supermarkets. Plan daily stages on the map or with AI — and add detours to sights off the trail.

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Export & head out

Export stages as GPX for Komoot or Outdooractive, create a PDF plan to share — or navigate with GPS and offline maps directly in the TrailAhead app.

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Create your free account and plan your first long-distance hike — in minutes.

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Coming soon

What's next

We are constantly building new features to help you plan and complete your long-distance hike.

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Background Navigation

Turn-by-turn voice navigation on the trail — turn instructions, off-trail warnings and waypoint announcements.

2026
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Resupply Planning

Automatic planning of water and food supplies based on your stages, water sources and supermarkets.

2026
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Transport Planner

Automatic analysis of public transport connections at the start and end of your trail — bus, train and timetable information.

2026
Frequently asked questions

FAQ

What is TrailAhead?
TrailAhead is a free planning tool for multi-day long-distance hikes. Choose a trail from the library or import your own GPX track, automatically find mountain huts, water sources and supermarkets, plan daily stages with AI assistance, and navigate with GPS on the trail.
Which file formats can I import?
TrailAhead supports GPX and KML files. You can export tracks from Komoot, Outdooractive, AllTrails or other planning apps and upload them directly into TrailAhead.
Which waypoints are found automatically?
TrailAhead searches the OpenStreetMap database for mountain huts, drinking water and springs, campsites, benches, supermarkets, parcel lockers, toilets, restaurants, public transport stops, wind shelters and accommodation — 12 categories in total.
How does AI stage planning work?
The AI analyses your trail, available accommodation, terrain data and daylight times. You enter your walking speed and sleeping preferences, and the AI creates an optimal daily plan with overnight stops, breaks and resupply points.
Is TrailAhead free?
Yes, TrailAhead is free to use. Create an account and plan your long-distance hike directly in the browser — no installation required.
Can I use TrailAhead offline?
The mobile app (iOS) automatically caches map tiles for offline access on the trail. The web app requires an internet connection for planning.
Can I export stages as GPX?
Yes, you can export each stage individually or all stages together as GPX files. These files are compatible with Komoot, Outdooractive and other navigation apps.
Do I need my own GPX track?
No! The trail library contains curated long-distance routes with descriptions, photos, videos and pre-planned stages. Add any trail to your collection with one click and start planning straight away — no GPX file needed.
Can I create a PDF plan?
Yes. TrailAhead exports your finished plan as a full PDF with stage table, maps and AI reasoning. The "Family Briefing" variant creates a simplified version you can share with family or friends.
What are detours?
Detours are planned side-trips to POIs or sights that lie off the main trail. TrailAhead automatically calculates the walking route, distance and required time. You can refine the route with via-points — and everything is factored into your daily plan.