Hiiker

LATEST ARTICLES ( 347 )

• What’s New on iOS: Mark Hikes Complete, 3D Previews & More Offline

  Our latest iOS update lets you track the hikes you've completed, preview routes in 3D right from the hike overview, and take even more with you offline — plus... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2026

• Hike Planner: The Free Tool That Maps Your Multi-Day Hike to the Last Mile

  Anyone who has organised a multi-day walk knows the planning rarely happens on the trail. It happens at the kitchen table, weeks beforehand, surrounded by... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2026

• What’s New in HiiKER — June 2026

  A huge month — Android Auto launches, QR sign-in and in-app subscription management arrive on both apps, and iPhone catches up with completed-hike tracking and... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2026

• HiiKER Named “Best in Test” by The Great Outdoors — Ahead of OS Maps

  We’re delighted to share that HiiKER has been named Best in Test in the July 2026 issue of The Great Outdoors, the UK’s original mountain magazine, coming out... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2026

• Plan Your Route, Walk It Offline: HiiKER Teams Up with Cotswold Way Guide and TM...

  HiiKER now integrates with Cotswold Way Guide and TMB Trail Guide, letting walkers bring personalised itineraries into the app for reliable offline navigation o... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• Looking for an OS Maps Alternative? Why HiiKER Goes Further

  HiiKER beats OS Maps in the UK: same OS Explorer and Landranger maps, plus Harvey, Purple Lizard, in-app historical layers and a real Apple Watch app — £5... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• What’s New in HiiKER — May 2026

  Mile markers, comment tags, a mini compass and a revamped search arrive on Android, plus offline-maps improvements across both apps. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2026

• The Best Hiking Apps in Ireland in 2026

  Ireland is one of the finest hiking destinations in the world. From the wild Atlantic coastline of Connemara to the rolling peaks of the Wicklow Mountains, the... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2026

• What’s New in HiiKER — April 2026

  Major watch updates, live elevation change in the coordinates bar, and waypoint fixes. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2026

• What’s New in HiiKER — March 2026

  Offline maps get a major rebuild for faster, more reliable downloads, plus improvements to nearby hikes and search. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2026

• HiiKER Comes to Your Wrist: Introducing Our Companion Watch App

  We’re thrilled to announce that HiiKER is now available on your smartwatch! After months of development and testing, our companion watch app is rolling out to... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2026

• Share Your Hikes with the World.

  Introducing Community Hike Submissions on HiiKER: Help Us Map the World’s Hikes At HiiKER, our mission has always been to make the outdoors more accessible — on... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2025

• HiiKER 26. Now Available.

  We have launched our most advanced update yet, bringing a new standard of hike planning Available now to update now form the app stores, HiiKER 26 introduces... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2025

• HiiKER is Now Satellite-Ready with T-Mobile T-Satellite

  No matter how far the trail takes you — deep into the backcountry, across wild coastline, or up a lonely mountain pass — you can now bring the full power of... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2025

• Building a Global Hiking Map

  At HiiKER, we’ve been on a mission for the past four years: to help people plan and navigate their hikes through some of the world’s most beautiful wilderness. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2025

• How Digital Maps Work in a Hiking App

  @hiiker_ Just another reason why HiiKER maps, are the best maps! ♬ original sound – HiiKER – HiiKER Your Map Isn’t One Image. It’s a Pyramid. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2025

• POIs, Quick Actions and More!

  

  Note, this is only available on Android… coming to iPhone app very soon! Get ready for some fantastic updates to your HiiKER app! Say hello to Points of Interes... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2025

• The HiiKER Map Info Bar

  Our mini stats bar has proven to be a hit with HiiKER since we added it to the map, so we’ve given it super powers! When you’re out on the trail, having the... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2025

• Is This the End of Komoot?

  

  Given similar patterns observed in the industry, such as Outdooractive’s acquisition of ViewRanger and the downfall of FatMap after it's integration to Stava,... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2025

• Hiiker x Hillwalk Tours: A Partnership in Creating Adventures

  As you know, in HiiKER we’ve always exploring ways to make the great outdoors more accessible, and we know our community shares that same love for adventure. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2025