When creating or editing a route on OpenRunner, selecting the right routing mode is essential. It determines how your itinerary will be drawn and optimized based on your activity. Here’s everything you need to know to make the right choice.
Choosing the Appropriate Routing Mode for Your Activity
The route is calculated according to the selected routing mode and waypoint type. If you change the routing mode while creating your route, the itinerary will be recalculated entirely to match the new specifications.
Routing Modes by Activity
The map data used for routing comes from OpenStreetMap. Here are the available options:
- Hiking: All accessible paths, prioritizing pedestrian routes.
- Trail / Running: All usable paths, favoring pedestrian routes.
- Road Cycling: Roads, cycle paths and greenways, prioritizing cycling routes.
- Gravel: Roads, cycle paths, greenways, and tracks, prioritizing smaller roads and bike-friendly routes.
- Mountain bike: All paths accessible by bike, prioritizing mountain bike trails.
- Car: Roads and some tracks, prioritizing main roads.
The Different Waypoint Types
Automatic Waypoint Type (recommended)
- OpenRunner plots the route using OpenStreetMap, OpenRunner, and Thunderforest maps.
- The route automatically follows roads, paths, and trails suitable for your chosen activity.
- Allows for smooth and optimized route generation.
Manual Waypoint Type (straight-line trace)
- Enables you to plot a route with straight lines, independently of the roads or paths displayed on the map.
- Useful if a trail is not shown on the maps or if you want to follow a precise track that cannot be calculated automatically.
- Each segment of the route is represented by straight lines connecting the added points.
By choosing the right routing mode, you can optimize your route for smooth navigation tailored to your activity. Enjoy creating your itineraries on OpenRunner!
