OkMap Tutorial - Preparing a Hiking Track
Published on April 15, 2026 - 7 minute read
OkMap tutorial for preparing a hiking track using DEM data, elevation analysis and full statistics.
In this OkMap Tutorial series video we show how to plan a route before going out, analyzing elevation profile, distance, elevation gain, travel time and difficulty.
The result is a complete track in GPX format, ready to be used on GPS devices or mobile devices such as OkMap Mobile.
Recommended prerequisite
To better understand this tutorial, we recommend watching first:
Procedure:
- Open a georeferenced raster map or a web map
- Adjust zoom to the area of interest
- Download elevation data (DEM)
- Draw the track or use autorouting (if available)
- Calculate travel times
- Analyze distance, elevation gain and statistics
- Check slope graphs and fatigue index
- Export the track in GPX format
- Use the GPX file on GPS or OkMap Mobile
Tips:
- Use high-resolution maps for accurate planning
- Always check the elevation profile before hiking
- Compare multiple route alternatives to evaluate difficulty and timing
- Always verify consistency between track and elevation model
Common errors:
- Not correctly considering actual elevation gain of the route
- Using low-quality maps for planning
- Underestimating the real length of the route
- Ignoring the elevation profile when estimating time