How to View Workout Route Maps on Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Confirm location services are active

   Before starting a workout, ensure your Apple Watch is permitted to track location. Open Settings on your iPhone, navigate to Privacy & Security, select Location Services, and confirm that the Apple Watch Workout app is set to While Using.

   Note: Route tracking only functions for outdoor workouts like running, walking, and cycling.
2. 1 min

   Open the Fitness application

   Unlock your iPhone and launch the Fitness app. Navigate to the Summary tab located in the bottom left corner of the screen.

3. 30 sec

   Locate your workout history

   Scroll down to the Workouts section. Tap Show More to view your complete activity history, then tap the specific outdoor workout entry you wish to review.

4. 1 min

   Examine the route map

   The workout summary screen displays a map snapshot at the top. Tap the map thumbnail to enter the full-screen interactive view.

   Note: Colors on the route map indicate your pace, with green representing your fastest sections.
5. 1 min

   Review pace and elevation data

   While viewing the map, you can toggle between Map, Elevation, and Heart Rate views. Tap the icon in the top right corner to switch between these data layers for a complete analysis of your performance.

   Note: Elevation data is only available for devices equipped with an altimeter.