Free GPX Route Planner for Cyclists, Hikers and Travelers
PitStopper.net is a comprehensive route planning tool designed for outdoor enthusiasts who need to find critical points of interest along their journeys. Whether you're bikepacking across continents, hiking long-distance trails, or planning an RV road trip, PitStopper helps you discover water sources, gas stations, restaurants, camping sites, and accommodations along any route.
Upload GPX Files from Komoot, Strava, Garmin and More
Simply upload your GPX route file exported from Komoot, Strava, Garmin Connect, Ride with GPS, AllTrails, or any GPS device. PitStopper instantly analyzes your route and displays nearby points of interest with precise distances from your path. The tool works seamlessly with GPX files from all major platforms, making route planning effortless.
Find Water Sources and Resupply Points
Critical for bikepacking and long-distance hiking, PitStopper helps you locate drinking fountains, public water sources, gas stations with potable water, and refill stations along your route. Never worry about running out of water between towns again. Our comprehensive database includes public fountains, natural springs, gas stations, and convenience stores where you can refill your water bottles.
Discover Restaurants, Cafes and Food Stops
Plan your food stops with ease. Search for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, grocery stores, fast food options, and supermarkets along your route. Filter by distance to find stops that fit your schedule and energy levels. Whether you need a quick coffee break or a full meal, PitStopper shows you exactly where food options are located relative to your route.
Locate Camping Sites and Accommodations
Find campgrounds, wild camping areas, hotels, hostels, motels, and guesthouses near your route. Perfect for planning multi-day adventures with comfortable overnight stops. Our POI database includes both established campgrounds and informal camping areas, helping you plan rest stops that match your adventure style and budget.
Essential Services Along Your Route
Beyond food and water, locate bike shops for repairs, pharmacies for medical needs, ATMs for cash, hospitals and clinics for emergencies, and charging stations for e-bikes and electric vehicles. PitStopper's comprehensive POI categories ensure you can find any service you might need during your journey.
Interactive Elevation Profile
Visualize your route's elevation gain and loss with detailed elevation profiles powered by Chart.js. See exactly where climbs and descents occur, and plan your stops accordingly. The elevation chart shows gradient information, total climbing, total descent, and allows you to correlate POI locations with the terrain profile. This helps you plan rest stops at strategic locations before major climbs or after long descents.
Export Routes with POI Waypoints
After discovering useful stops, export your route as a GPX file with all selected POIs included as waypoints. Import the enhanced route back into your GPS device, Garmin, Wahoo, or navigation app like Komoot or Strava. Your exported GPX file will include all the points of interest you've selected, making navigation easier and ensuring you don't miss important resupply points.
60+ POI Categories Including:
- Water & Hydration: Drinking fountains, water sources, wells, public taps, gas stations with water
- Fuel & Energy: Gas stations, charging stations for electric vehicles, propane refills
- Food & Dining: Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, fast food, pizzerias, pubs, bars, ice cream shops, groceries, supermarkets, convenience stores
- Accommodation: Hotels, motels, hostels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, caravan sites
- Bike Services: Bike shops, bicycle repair stations, bike rentals, cycling cafes
- Health & Medical: Pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, veterinarians
- Financial Services: Banks, ATMs, money exchange, post offices
- Recreation: Viewpoints, parks, playgrounds, picnic sites, beaches, swimming pools, attractions, museums, monuments
- Transportation: Bus stops, train stations, airports, ferry terminals, taxi stands
- Shopping: Outdoor stores, sporting goods, bicycle shops, general stores, shopping centers
- Public Facilities: Restrooms, public toilets, showers, wifi hotspots, information centers, tourist offices
Works with Location Search Too
Don't have a route yet? Use location-based search to explore points of interest around any address, city, or place. Perfect for planning trips in new cities or discovering local amenities before you create your route. Search by address or location name, set a search radius, and discover what's available in any area.
Route Planning Features
PitStopper offers advanced route planning capabilities including adjustable search radius (100m to 5000m from your route), filtering POIs by distance, customizable POI categories, distance markers along your route, dark mode for comfortable viewing, imperial and metric unit support, and the ability to save and load your route configurations. All features are available completely free with no registration required.
Perfect for Long Distance Adventures
Whether you're planning a multi-day bikepacking trip, thru-hiking a long-distance trail like the Pacific Crest Trail or Appalachian Trail, cycling across Europe, or taking an extended RV road trip, PitStopper helps you identify every resupply point, water source, and accommodation option along your route. The tool is particularly valuable for remote routes where knowing the exact location of services can be critical for safety and success.
Free and Privacy-Focused
PitStopper.net is completely free to use with no subscriptions, accounts, or hidden fees. All processing happens in your browser, and your GPX files are never uploaded to our servers. Your routes and personal data remain private. We don't track your routes or sell your data to third parties.
Mobile-Friendly Route Planning
Access PitStopper from any device - desktop, tablet, or smartphone. The responsive design works seamlessly on all screen sizes, letting you plan routes on your computer and reference them on your phone during your adventure. The mobile interface is optimized for touch interaction and small screens.