All digital tourist information is collected in the database and prepared for the map in a clear view. Of course, not all information can be displayed at every scale. We have been developing the Outdooractive map style for over 20 years by displaying the optimal content depending on the zoom level (scale), thus always ensuring an optimal overview

Our map takes the data that is gathered and added to the database to provide a concise aerial view of your destination. Not everything is visible at every scale, but with over 20 years of develpoment work put into it, the Outdooractive map's style breaks down the information in a manner that is suitable for each zoom level. The result is a map that is both practical and coherent. 

Outdoor professionals such as professional guides, trail managers or alpine clubs need to be able to rely on a map to perform their jobs and tasks safely and efficiently. This means that every trail and geological feature must be correctly marked so that they can continue to navigate in even the most adverse conditions to safely get to where they need to be. While highly detailed, traditional topographic maps are often hard to read and present their own limitations. Outdooractive's solution to the problem of overloading the map with information is to break it down into different panels and layers so that specific information, e.g. slope angles, snow cover, etc., can be accessed as and when required. 

Modern vector cartography has ended the days of static raster maps to create a product that is interactive. Elements that are integrated into the display can be tapped or clicked on to reveal additional information. The map can also be rotated on a device to suit the direction to travel while text elements remain static and thus legible, regardless of the screen's orientation. 

By simply entering the name or coordinates of a start point and destination (in much the same way as a user would with Google Maps), or by tapping or clicking directly on the map itself, an optimized route is modeled which can be navigated immediately or saved for later use. Of course, the trail network is factored and based on the user's chosen activity and the difficulty level can be adjusted to suit the user's ability.

Most people are familiar with the systems used for navigating when in a car. The Outdooractive app offers the user a very similar experience but in this case, it is along hiking trails, bike paths, etc. The vector data of the map is used to create turn-by-turn directions along the route with the option of additional speech output for those who prefer to keep their device in their pocket. 

Outdooractive's map also comprises 3D elements. The highly detailed terrain model, allows a three-dimensional image of the landscape to be created. Especially in the mountains, the ascents and descents as well as exposure and objective dangers can be better assessed when planning routes and trips. 

Augmented reality embeds the content that is on the map into the camera's view of surrounding landscape. In the case of Outdooractive's Skyline feature, tilting the device to the vertical position and allowing access to the camera will generate information in the screen that shows the names of places, peaks, further terrain features, and directional arrows that follow the route's geometry.