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Optimized overview of maps, trails, activities, and much more

The new design of the Map Layer Panel makes it possible to gain a complete overview of all maps, styles, trails, activities, and additional layers, in a single glance.

Thanks to an intuitive visualization of available outdoor maps, digital trail networks and other helpful applications, we provide an optimized user experience for ideal route planning.

The new design of the Map Layer emphasizes the functionality of the different elements. As a result, users see more options than ever before, regardless of the screen size of their mobile device.

The general functionality of the Map Layer remains the same apart from the design changes. These changes apply to all frontends on the platform. The design update will be available on the web (desktop/mobile) first. With the changes in the app to follow.

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Snap it – Smart route planning with imported GPX-Tracks

Until now, creating a route based on a previously recorded GPX track has often been very labor-intensive and time-consuming. The main reasons for this were the deviating geometry data of an imported GPX track from the route and the missing information about the route types (e.g. nature trail, asphalt, path, etc.), which had to be amended and processed when creating the route.

With the Outdooractive “Snap it” function, all these problems are now quickly and easily solved with a single click of the identically named button in the Outdooractive Business route planner.

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New FlexView Update: Even more powerful and user-friendly

The Outdooractive FlexView is the easiest way to integrate content from the Outdooractive database with your own website. The selected content, for example; routes, accommodations, excursions, skiing regions, events, etc. are displayed in a map view and also as a list or gallery view.

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Explore the images around the world – New image layer on the map

80% of all information is perceived through the eyes. Images play a very special role here. They arouse emotions and desires, can fascinate, inspire and impress. Our newly integrated image layer in the map layer is intended to focus more on the significance of images for our users.

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