Switchback Routes

Jeremey Rodriguez

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About this app

Switchback Routes is a free GPX route creator and editor for cycling, hiking, trail running, or the sport of your choice.
Open, edit, and save GPX files for hiking, biking, and trail running. Import a GPX file, trim, split, or merge tracks, draw with snap-to-road or freehand, check the elevation profile, and export a new GPX, no signup required.

With a premium subscription, you can save routes to the cloud and access them across all your devices — including https://switchbackroutes.com
Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly and auto-renew unless canceled.

What is Switchback Routes?

Switchback Routes is a free GPX file editor for hikers, cyclists, and trail runners. Plan a route, import an existing GPX, refine it with snap-to-road or freehand drawing, check elevation, and export a file that works with your GPS device or fitness app.

Import GPX from Garmin Connect, Plotaroute, Komoot, or any other source, then refine with snap-to-road routing, freehand drawing, elevation profiles, and turn-by-turn cues. Export ready for your bike computer, Garmin watch, or phone.

Key Features

Import & Edit GPX Files: Bring in routes from Garmin, Strava, Plotaroute, or any GPX source. Edit waypoints, adjust track points, and refine your route — free, no login.
Trim, Split, Merge & Reverse: Cut the ends off a track, split one GPX track into two, merge two tracks into one, move a section, or reverse the direction of travel.
Out-and-Back or Loop: Turn a one-way route into an out-and-back or close it into a loop in one step.
Snap-to-Road Drawing: Click points on the map and route along roads, trails, and paths using OpenStreetMap data.
Freehand Drawing: Trace routes freehand on the map.
Elevation Profiles: View elevation gain, loss, and grade for your entire route before you head out.
Turn-by-Turn Cues: Generate navigation cues automatically and export them with your GPX for compatible devices.
Multiple Track Types: Optimize for hiking, biking, running, or driving with appropriate routing.
Export GPX: Download a standard GPX file for Garmin, Wahoo ELEMNT, Hammerhead Karoo, Apple Watch, and major fitness platforms.
Cloud Sync (subscription): Optional monthly or yearly subscription syncs saved routes across the website, iOS, and Android. Creating, editing, importing, and exporting stay free without an account.

What’s new

UI enhancements