Strava is rolling out an update to its hiking feature set, adding tools aimed at improving trip planning and on-trail navigation. Reported changes include upgraded map styles and better map presentation for hikers. The update also introduces route-planning capabilities, allowing users to save routes and use them during hikes. Additional navigation support includes off-route alerts, which notify users if they leave a planned or saved route.
The updates also expand how hikers can share information, with new or improved sharing options described across the coverage. One outlet notes that the update includes an enhancement to Strava’s Apple Watch app, indicating support for hiking-related functions directly from the wrist.
Across sources, the overall positioning is that Strava is deepening its hiking-focused offering, moving beyond fitness tracking toward more dedicated navigation and route management features. The reports do not detail pricing changes or regional availability, but they consistently describe the same core feature additions: improved maps, route saving/planning, and off-route guidance.
