First peaks and favourite mountains
A first major summit, a local classic or the mountain that keeps pulling you back.
Mountain routes, shaped by their terrain
Summits, traverses and long trails made to keep.
A first summit, a hut-to-hut crossing, a ridge traverse, a long-distance trail or a mountain day that never left you. Send the track and we will review how it can become a physical relief map.
Send your route
Mountain terrain matters
The summit means more when the relief is there too.
A GPX track shows where you travelled. A Finisher Map adds the mountain landscape that made the route memorable. Elevation data creates the physical relief, while the recorded line follows the same climbs, valleys, ridges and summits you crossed.
The map can be built around one continuous route, a traverse, a loop, an out-and-back route or a multi-day mountain journey. The base shape, base colour and route colours can all be adapted. Text can identify the route, date, summit, distance, climbing, club, group or a short dedication.
You do not need a prepared production model. The original GPX file, a public route link or an official event page is enough for the first feasibility review.
What fits well
Mountain routes with a story behind them.
Some of the best mountain pieces are not official events at all. They are personal objectives, iconic summits and shared days in the hills.
Ridge lines and long crossings
Routes where the terrain and the profile are the whole point of the experience.
Hut-to-hut and multi-day routes
Multi-day mountain journeys, pilgrim sections and long trails shaped by geography.
Personal objectives
A named route, a classic approach or a mountain project completed with a partner or club.
Group and club keepsakes
Shared club tours, anniversary climbs and mountain events linked to a real place.
Mountain event awards
Mountain races, local hiking events and summit challenges can also use a route-based award format.
How it works
You bring the route. We shape the context.
Every commission begins with a short review. The route length, terrain area and desired display size determine the right level of detail.
Share the source
Email the GPX file, public route link or event and year. If the route has several stages or disciplines, label them clearly.
Define the story
Choose the information that belongs on the piece: name, team, date, distance, climbing, time, result, place or personal message.
Choose the format
We agree on the base shape, orientation, approximate size, base and route colours, branding, and whether the route should be one piece, several stages or a modular set.
Approve the proposal
You receive a clear scope and price before production. Event and club orders can begin with one physical sample.
Production and delivery
The map is produced and checked in Zagreb, then prepared for delivery in Croatia or the EU.
What to send
A clean GPS recording gives the best start.
Use the original GPX export when possible. A screenshot is useful for explaining the idea, but it does not contain the coordinates needed to place the route accurately over terrain.
For an event route, include the exact year. Courses change, sometimes significantly, and the value of a finisher map depends on representing the route you actually completed.
- Original GPX file or route URL
- Event name and exact year
- Name, team and result text
- Preferred size or wall location
- Delivery country and deadline
- Quantity for club or event orders
Custom map FAQ
Before sending a GPX file
Files can be attached directly to an email at info@bearhill.eu. If you want MTB, cycling or trail running instead, go to the dedicated route maps page.
Can every GPX route become a map?
Most routes can be reviewed, but the final result depends on distance, geographic area, terrain detail and desired size. Very long routes may need simplification, a larger format or several connected pieces.
What if I only have a Strava, Komoot or Garmin link?
Send the public link for an initial review. The original GPX export is still the best source when it is available.
Can you include several days or stages?
Yes. A multi-day route can use separate lines on one landscape or several modular pieces. The better option depends on distance and geography.
How much does a custom map cost?
Custom pricing depends on map size, terrain area, route complexity, personalisation, quantity and finishing requirements. Send the route and expected size for a quote. Ready-made maps in the current 4Islands collection start at €25.
Can I order one map?
Yes. Individual personal maps, club batches and event editions are all possible. There is no need to begin with a large quantity. Organisers should contact us at least a few weeks before the event, with more time allowed for larger or highly personalised editions.
Contact
Tell me which route matters.
Send the race or route name, year, the details you want on the map and the delivery country. A short message is enough for the first review.
Email: info@bearhill.eu
WhatsApp: +385 91 527 2499
WhatsApp messages only. This number is not used for phone calls.
For GPX, logo or photo attachments, email the files after submitting and use the same name.