3D map

Explore your routes like never before with our 3D mode for the interactive map. Have gradients and terrain shapes displayed vividly and see at a glance what awaits you along the way.

Included in: Pro+

Activating 3D mode

In the App

In any map view that supports 3D mode, you will find the 3D button next to the compass and zoom buttons in the top-right of the screen. Simply click on it to activate 3D mode. A slider will then appear below allowing you to tilt the map up or down. The "Map Layers" menu lets you to switch between the available maps and layers. You can choose to hide the trails and activity networks, as well as various additional layers, until you find the combination you want.

To return to 2D mode, simply click again on the button that will now be displaying '2D'.

On the Web / On the Desktop

Click the “3D” button in the upper right corner of the map, located below the compass and the zoom buttons. On desktop, a slider will appear that lets you tilt the map more or less.

In the “Map Layers” menu, you can switch between the available maps and styles. You can also show or hide trails, activity networks, and various additional layers until you find the combination you want.

To return to 2D mode, simply click the 2D button.

Operating the map in 3D

In the App

To move around the map, tap and drag with one finger as usual. You can change the tilt of the 3D map by swiping up or down with two fingers at the same time. You can also control the rotation and zoom level of the map using two fingers, just like in the 2D map.

On the Web / On the Desktop

To explore the map, hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse, just as you would with the 2D map.

Click and hold the right mouse button to adjust the 3D view: Moving up and down tilts the map. Alternatively, you can also tilt the map using the slider below the 3D button to adjust your viewing angle.

Rotate the map by holding down the right mouse button and moving your mouse to the right and left. The compass in the top right corner shows you the direction you’re facing. If you move your mouse over it, two buttons will appear that let you rotate the map in small increments. Clicking the compass realigns the map to face north.

You can change the zoom level as usual using the mouse wheel or the two zoom buttons.

How to switch between base maps and additional layers

3D mode works with all base maps and all additional layers available in your region. Use the map selection button in the bottom right corner to choose the combination of base map and additional layers that works best for you.

For example, display the trail network for your activity directly on the 3D map. Or switch to the satellite map and also view the photo layer with real images from the community. It’s entirely up to you!

Good to know

If the slider is at the top, the flattest viewing angle is set and the relief is most clearly visible. The view from above is set when the slider is at the bottom.
3D mode is only available on maps that show a 3D button. 3D mode is currently not available in the Route Planner.
3D mode is also only available for Pro+ users.

Other 3D features of our platform include the Flyover video and the Flyover preview:

Flyover videos

Easily create shareable Flyover videos of your Tracks and Routes

Outdooractive Editors

Flyover previews

View routes and explore the landscape in detail with real time 3D animated maps.

Outdooractive Editors