The honking of cars, the sweltering heat, the crowds and the stress of the city in general exhaust you. It’s time for a weekend getaway to nature, to relax and breathe fresh air after so much hustle and bustle. If you are planning to go on a good hike and need apps for your hiking route, you are in the right place.
Losing yourself in the mountains from time to time is an excellent formula to keep your day-to-day stress levels under control, to exercise and also to enjoy natural surroundings. However, you always have to do it safely. For this reason, it is an excellent idea to make use of some applications that will be especially useful for those adventurers who want to spend a day in the mountains.
One of the best applications for planning routes and hiking, Wikiloc Outdoor GPS Navigation. Plus, it’s free. With it you can view topographic maps of all parts of the world and find almost any route you are looking for, both online and without an Internet connection. This application allows its users to remember the routes and configure them to their liking, adding information and making use of its multiple functions. It is one of the most popular free applications, although it includes a premium option with more tools.
Every mountain and hiking lover knows how important it is to be aware of the weather forecast when planning this type of activity. One of the most reliable options is the official app of the State Meteorological Agency, which provides both daily forecasts a week in advance and a detailed 36-hour display. It includes all kinds of necessary information: temperature, rainfall, speed and maximum gusts of wind, thermal sensation. It also includes possible triggered notices.
An essential application to be used in an emergency, My112. Thanks to it, the location is sent to an emergency center so that they receive the notice and can act as quickly as possible. It is free and is under the support of Telefónica. An essential for those who are regulars on hiking trails or mountain getaways.
A free application without ads that can be very useful for mountain climbers in the Madrid area and its surroundings, since it offers climbing sketches to find new routes. It also provides information on the different areas and warns of problems or changes. The disadvantage of MADClimb Croquis Escalada Madrid is that it is only available for users who have Android devices, it is not found in the iOS application catalog.
