Relief Maps - Mountain adventure navigation & planning

Navigate mountains easily with 3D maps, offline access, and route planning for hiking, skiing, and more!

2.0.6 Version
1.5 Score
250K+ Downloads
In-app purchases License
12+ Content Rating

Download Android APK (101.79 MB)

Old Versions

PROS

User-friendly 3D interface

Smooth navigation and fast rendering

Accurate peak names for specific regions

Useful for marking points of interest (POIs)

Great visualizations of terrain and mountain routes

Unique app with features not found in typical mapping tools

Ideal for exploring new areas and outdoor activities

Active community links for additional resources

Minimal intrusive ads in the free version

CONS

Slow performance can hinder user experience

Limited features in the free version, making it average without payment

High subscription costs may deter casual users

Occasional crashes and bugs affecting reliability

Lack of detailed information on activity sites

Static steepness that doesn’t reveal real terrain conditions

Inconsistent rendering of maps at different zoom levels

Complicated route planning process

Payment issues and poor developer support leading to frustration

Relief Maps turns classic USGS, IGN, Swisstopo and OSM maps into living 3D terrain. One subscription-free app covers hiking, climbing, mountaineering, ski touring, paragliding and downhill skiing—and still works when you leave cell range.

CORE FEATURES

• Interactive 3D globe & augmented-reality view

• Real-time GPS tracking with live stats

• Route planner: draw, save, export GPX

• Record, replay and sync tracks across devices

• Offline mode: pre-download any map layer

• Avalanche-risk slope maps & altitude-based weather

• Glide-ratio calculator for paragliders

• Resort piste maps (Park City, Breck, Jackson Hole, etc.)

• Points-of-Interest layer: shelters, bivouacs, water, parking, restrooms

ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC TOOLS

◉ Hiking

- Nearby trail catalog (easy to strenuous)

- Custom GPX export for watches & GPS units

◉ Mountaineering

- Camp-to-camp & ski-tour topographies

- GPS tracks for classic Alpine routes (Mont Blanc, Aiguille Verte, Whymper Couloir)

◉ Climbing

- One-tap GPX to every route start

◉ Trekking

- Multi-day itinerary builder for PCT, Appalachian Trail, GR routes

- Auto-calc distance, elevation gain, ETA

◉ Ski Touring

- 3D slope & AR inspection

- Snowfall and temperature layers by altitude

◉ Paragliding

- Wind, thermal and weather overlays

- Live tracking & replay (X-Alps athlete-approved)

◉ Downhill Skiing

- Full resort piste maps in 3D

MAP & DATA LAYERS

- USGS topo & satellite imagery

- IGN topo, scans & satellite (France)

- Swisstopo topo & satellite (Switzerland)

- OSM summer & winter maps

- Avalanche-risk slope shading (ski touring)