Plan your trek
| Day | Stage | km | Total km | ↑ m | ↓ m | hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 km | 0 m | 0 m | 0 hrs |
ℹ️ How this planner works ▼
📊 Chart & Navigation
- Hover over chart to see distance, elevation, and cumulative gain/loss
- Red indicator follows the elevation profile in real-time
- 🏠 icons mark accommodation points on the profile
- Click accommodations in sidebar to highlight them on chart
- ⛶ Fullscreen button (top-right of summary) expands the tool
📍 Stage Planning
Note: Stage planning features require Elevation view to be active and available GPX.
- 📌 Pin icon next to each day: Click to set custom stage boundaries on chart
- First click (A) = stage start, second click (B) = stage end
- Stage data recalculates automatically from GPX
- + Add Day / - Remove Day: Adjust number of hiking days
- Clear Ranges: Reset all pinned stages to auto-calculated values
⚙️ Tempo / Pace
- Relaxed: ~10-12 km/day
- Moderate: ~14-16 km/day
- Fast: ~18-20 km/day
Values adjust for terrain difficulty and elevation.
📋 Use Curated Stages
When available, restores official recommended day-by-day breakdown.
🏠 Compute Stages
Automatically snaps stage endpoints to nearby accommodation points, fills in stage names, and distributes stages evenly. Uses moderate tempo. Requires GPX and accommodation data.
↺ Reset Stages
Resets to evenly distributed stages by distance. Clears all stage names. Does not restore curated stages - use "Use Curated Stages" for that.
📤 Export
Export PDF: Download your plan as printable PDF document.
🔄 Units
Toggle km/m ↔ mi/ft in sidebar.
🗺 Map View
- Elevation: Shows the elevation profile chart with gain/loss bars and GPX line
- Route: Shows the top-down route map with start/end markers and accommodation points
- Both: Displays both views simultaneously for comprehensive route overview
Hover over either view to see synchronized position tracking.
📶 Status Indicators
- GPX: Elevation profile data (enables precise gain/loss per stage)
- Accommodation: Overnight points along the route
- Stages: Curated (official), Computed (accommodation-based), or Not computed
- Terrain: Surface type data (affects pace estimates)
- Tool status: Current reliability level of this tool
⏱️ Time Estimates (HRS)
Hours shown represent continuous walking time only. Breaks, lunch, photos not included. Plan actual hiking day longer than shown.
📏 GPX Data Accuracy
GPX-based elevation values may differ from summary totals by approximately 1-2% due to data smoothing applied to filter GPS noise.
💻 Best Experience
For full functionality, we recommend using this tool on a desktop computer.
⚠️ Time Estimates Disclaimer
Hiking times are rough estimates only. Actual times vary significantly based on fitness level, weather conditions, pack weight, trail conditions, altitude acclimatization, and rest stops. Always plan with safety margins.
⚠️ Liability Disclaimer
This tool is for planning purposes only. Trek'n'Trails is not responsible for any damages, accidents, injuries, or losses arising from the use of this planner. Read our Terms.
Note: This planner provides estimates based on available data. Actual hiking times depend on fitness level, weather, trail conditions, and pack weight. Always check current trail conditions and accommodation availability before your trek.