This summer, heat records keep falling. Heatwaves are more frequent, droughts more intense and hiking in extreme heat is no longer something to take lightly. One of the most common mistakes on the trail: heading out without knowing where to refill.
Good news: Whympr lets you display all drinking water access points directly on your map, anywhere in the world. Village fountains, trailside taps, refuge spigots, they're all there, visible in seconds.
How to Display Drinking Water Points on Whympr
1. Open the map filters
Open the app and go to the Map tab. At the bottom of the screen, tap Filters.
2. Go to Points of Interest
In the filters menu, select Points of Interest, then Others.
3. Enable drinking water
Check Drinking Water. The access points appear instantly on your map.
That's it. Three taps, and you can see every drinking water source along your route.
Where does the data come from?
Drinking water points in Whympr are sourced from OpenStreetMap, the most comprehensive collaborative geographic database in the world. It covers the entire globe from Alpine trails to South American running routes, to hiking paths across Asia and Africa.
The data is continuously enriched by an active community of contributors hikers, alpinists, trail runners who report and update water points as they explore.
Why it matters this summer
Heat changes everything about water management
At 35°C (95°F), hydration needs increase significantly. What was once a precaution becomes a necessity. Knowing where the next water point is, 3 km ahead, isn't a convenience anymore, it's a safety decision.
Plan before you leave
Viewing water points from home lets you calibrate how much to carry and identify refill stops along your route. Less weight, more peace of mind.
Useful beyond heatwaves
On long outings, technical trails, or multi-day itineraries, water management is always critical. This feature is useful year-round, not just in summer.
Worldwide coverage
Whether you're planning a trek in Nepal, a long-distance trail in France, or a run in Spain, the data covers the entire globe. One tool for every destination.
Free for all users on iOS and Android
The drinking water points feature is available to all Whympr users, no subscription required.
Download Whympr for free now on the App Store and Google Play.
