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Komoot Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komoot

Komoot
Operating systemAndroid, iOS
LicenseProprietary software
Websitekomoot.com

Komoot is a mobile app for navigation and route planning.[1]

History

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Komoot was founded in 2010 and is based in Germany. The app was launched in 2013.[2]

Partnerships

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Komoot partner Jonas Deichmann giving a presentation at DZ Bank

Komoot partners with various sporting events including Transcontinental Race and Silk Road Race.[3] It also sponsors various athletes, for example Lael Wilcox[4] and Jonas Deichmann.[5]

Komoot has been acquired by Bending Spoons in March 2025.[6] Roughly 85% of the staff being let go within the first two weeks.[7]

Features

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The app has both free and paid-for features.[8] It can create routes for various activities including walking, running, cycling, and mountain biking.[9] It can report what percentage of a route consists of a given surface (roads, cycle tracks, gravel).[10]

Technology

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The app uses OpenStreetMap.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Portus, Stan (2021-07-27). "Komoot: your complete guide". BikeRadar. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  2. ^ Butcher, Mike (2013-08-12). "Komoot Launches Its Hiking And Cycling Guide App Across European Regions". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  3. ^ "Komoot Supports Global Adventure Cycling Events and Ambassadors in 2020". Komoot newsroom. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ^ Morley, Rebecca (2020-01-30). "Komoot to support global adventure cycling events and ambassadors in 2020". BikeBiz. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  5. ^ "The man of extremes". ISPO.com. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  6. ^ "Press Release: Bending Spoons Acquires komoot". Business Wire. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-03-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Komoot Team Says Goodbye". DC Rainmaker. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  8. ^ Schwab, Philipp (2021-03-12). "How do I navigate with Komoot? A detailed look at all the functions". Gran Fondo. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  9. ^ "How Komoot works: Pricing, Features + In Depth Review". Pilot. 2021-04-25. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  10. ^ Nehr, Zach (2021-11-22). "Komoot vs Strava: Which cycling app is best?". Bike Perfect. Retrieved 2022-02-01.