You can now select nodes for your route planning directly from the map. And it works just as easily as you already know it from points of interest:

• Start planning a route
• If you don't see any nodes, open the map settings and activate the switch under the map styles
• Tap on a node on the map and select it as your destination
• Select further nodes and plan your route

Tip: To optimize that Naviki plans the route along the nodes directly, it is best to use the Leisure route type.

You can now easily use imported and recorded routes in the Naviki app for your new, individual planning. This is how it works:

• Open a route that you have recorded or imported from any source.
• Once you see the route on the Naviki map, hold a finger on the map where you want to add your start or destination. Naviki will then combine the existing route with your individual start and destination points.
• If necessary, shift the locations where your individual planning meets and leaves the existing route.

Try it out in the Naviki app!

You want to record a trip with Naviki, but your mobile is in your pocket? No problem. Just start recording via your smartwatch.

It's as simple as this:

• Open the Naviki app on your smartwatch and start recording by a single tap.
• Start, pause and stop your recording any time on your watch.

You don't have to grab your mobile.

We have launched the most comprehensive Naviki update since a long time. When you go to "Plan route" or open a saved route, everything is now even clearer and easier to use. Here are the main improvements:

• On the new interface of "Plan route" you can see the map any time.
• Hold your finger on the map to add a destination. Naviki intelligently integrates it to your route.
• Above the map you find a sheet with all functions for planning your route. Just pull it down.
• For each route you will find a sheet with the most important information below the map. Pull it up to see the height chart and more.
• Push both sheets out of sight to maximise the map. You can always pull in the sheets again.
• All established Naviki functions for planning are still there for you.

Try it right away in your Naviki app!
   

To help you get started even faster, the new Naviki widgets bring immediate access to great Naviki features to your Home Screen:

• Initiate route planning
• Start recording trips
• See your recorded trips on heatmaps (tap for direct access to more statistics in My Naviki)
• Have your current milage and ranking in view when you participate in a Naviki Contest
• Access Plan Route, Record Trip, My Naviki and Contests via a combo widget

All widgets are available for dark mode as well.

You decide which of these widgets you add to your Home Screen. Find general information about iOS widgets on the Apple support page or Android support page.

We recently introduced new maps in the Naviki app. They provide the following advantages amongst others:

• Selection of several bicycle-specific map styles for different tastes 
• Optional automatic night mode
• Hill shading for the representation of mountains
• Display of contour lines 
• 3D representation of buildings (style "Muscle Ache")
• Display of regional, national and international theme and brand routes ("Plus" styles and "Muscle Ache")
• Display of bicycle route nodes ("Plus" styles and "Muscle Ache") which are particularly popular in the Netherlands, Belgium and the German-Dutch border area.
• Display of MTB-Trails
• Automatic alignment of fonts in viewing direction

We have set up a specific information page about the new maps. There you will find related tips and further useful information.

Go to info page about new maps ...

As of now the Naviki routing for leisure is significantly upgraded. Routes calculated with this option now run even more consistent on officially signposted bicycle tracks as well as on long distance paths. The improved leisure routing is available via both Naviki apps and here on the web interface.

Not least we have also released a new Naviki update for Android and iOS. These are the main news for Naviki within both apps:

• Map setting 'northbounded while cycling' (tap on the top right compass icon in navigation mode for setting)
• New arrow showing direction and distance to the route, when you leave a route (Naviki Extra 'Turn-by-turn navigation' required)

Furthermore Naviki for iOS now comes with the following enhancement:

• Improved map with new, 3D-like look (use two fingers to set your perspective on the map)

Enjoy cycling with Naviki!

Naviki for Android ... | Naviki for iOS ...

Schöne Verbesserungen im Web und in den Apps:

• Wer bei Naviki eine Wunschroute plant, sieht ab sofort zusätzlich zu der besten Verbindung zwischen zwei Orten auch eine Alternativroute. Das ist immer dann der Fall, wenn sie über eine ähnlich hohe Qualität verfügt wie der beste Vorschlag. Die zweitbeste Variante erscheint zunächst in Grau und lässt sich durch einen Tap für das Routing auswählen.

• Naviki bietet weitere Optimierungen für die Tour auf dem Rennrad. Das neue Routing setzt noch konsequenter auf asphaltierte Wege und vermeidet Abbiegungen noch stärker. Wer direkt in der App planen möchte, benötigt das Naviki-Extra "Routenplanung für Rennrad".

Dicker Dank an alle, die mit Hinweisen und Wünschen auch für diese Optimierungen wertvolle Hinweise gegeben haben!