Wanderer

Wanderer stores GPS tracks and trail metadata in a self-hosted database, with route planning and search.

github.com/Flomp/wanderer
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About Wanderer

Wanderer is an open-source, self-hosted trail database for storing GPS tracks and trail metadata. It provides route planning, advanced search and filtering, custom list organization for trails, and trail sharing capabilities, alongside extensive map integration and visualization. The recommended installation uses a Docker Compose setup script that generates a configuration with fresh secrets, with bare-metal installation also available per official documentation.

Key features

  • Store and manage GPS tracks and trail metadata
  • Plan new routes with map integration
  • Advanced filter and search for trail catalogue
  • Create custom lists to organize trails
  • Share trails with other users
  • Extensive map visualization and integration
Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts and GPS track users who want to self-host their personal trail and adventure data.
Good for
  • Open-source and self-hosted for full user data control
  • Includes built-in route planning and advanced trail search
  • Supports trail sharing and custom list organization
Watch out for
  • Manual Docker setup requires replacing default encryption and proxy secrets
  • Non-localhost deployments need ORIGIN configuration to avoid CORS errors
  • Initial startup can take up to 90 seconds

Wanderer at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Wanderer FAQ

What is the recommended installation method for Wanderer?
The quickest recommended method uses a setup script to generate a Docker Compose configuration with fresh secrets, launched via docker compose up -d.
Can I share my trails with other Wanderer users?
Yes, Wanderer supports sharing trails with other people and exploring trails shared by others.
What causes CORS errors after installing Wanderer?
CORS errors occur if the ORIGIN variable is not updated when Wanderer is not hosted at http://localhost:3000.
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