The route page is a presentation page for a route. It is accessible if the route is public or if it is one of your own routes. It allows you to view the route, share it, and encourage the community to try it. The page contains all the essential information for properly preparing an outing. By carefully completing the route page, you provide valuable assistance to the community. This article outlines the content and benefits of the route page to help you make the most of it and enjoy the features.
Technical data of the route
Each route page contains the following elements:
- Route title, type of activity, start and end location
- Route ID (by clicking on it, you copy the link for sharing)
- Author's username (by clicking on it, you can view their other public routes and send them a message) and date of route creation
- Average rating out of 5, number of reviews, and number of photos
- Options to download the route as a file (GPX, TCX, KML...), share it (link, email, website integration, QR Code), add it to a list, print it, or make a copy in the editor
- A brief description automatically generated, summarising the route data. For walking and hiking activities, an estimated time for the route is also provided.
Qualification of a route
On the route page, at the top right, you can see whether the author has tested the route or not. There are four possibilities:
- "Completed by the author"**: the author has personally completed the route.
- "Popular"**: the route has received more than 3 reviews with an average rating above 4/5.
- "Be the first to leave a review"**: no reviews have been left for the route so far.
- If you don't see any message, it means the route has been tested by the community. The author has not tested it, but there is at least one review.
The rating ranges from 1 to 5 stars. Reviews are displayed at the bottom of the route page only if they are accompanied by a comment. A rating without a comment is not visible, but it is taken into account in the overall average.
Map and route information
To improve the readability and understanding of the route, we offer the option to adjust the thickness, opacity, and colour of the track. You also have access to display options similar to those in the editor, such as choosing the map background, displaying mountain passes, and Google Street View.
From the route page, you can view the elevation profile and the types of paths in the route. You can also zoom in on a specific part of the elevation profile for a more detailed view.
Route photos
Photos are essential for the community to visualise the types of paths, viewpoints, and other information that is better conveyed through an image than a thousand words.
If a route page that you are not the author of lacks illustrations, you can contact the author to offer your photos taken along the route.
A basic cover photo is automatically generated based on the chosen activity. You have two options to personalise and enhance your route page. You can either select a photo from your files or choose a photo from the route if available.
Adding photos to one of your routes can be done from the mobile app to easily and quickly select a photo taken with your smartphone.
Author's note
Take the time to share your experience after testing the route. You are free to express what you consider important.
Provide details that make a difference to help the community make the most of the route you have created! Feel free to mention the difficulty level, the time required, and the ideal season or period for the route.
