Where are we allowed to go? Codever, Cadastre, and OpenStreetMap.
It's the question that haunts every motorized leisure enthusiast when taking an unknown path: "Do I have the right to be here?".
Between the fear of a fine, the anger of a landowner, or simply the desire to respect nature, offroad navigation (4x4, moto, quad, SSV) today requires being informed.
Gone are the days when we left at random. To ride happy, let's ride informed. Here is how Stracks combines global OpenStreetMap data, Codever recommendations, and its own technology to keep you on the right path.
Level 1: The Native OpenStreetMap Filter
Before even tracing the first kilometer, the Stracks algorithm performs a massive sorting. We rely on the richness of OpenStreetMap (OSM) data. Unlike a simple paper map that displays a black line without distinction, OSM data often contains "tags" invisible to the naked eye but vital for us: access=private, motor_vehicle=no, etc. If a prohibition is officially listed in this global database, Stracks automatically excludes it from your itinerary. It's your first safety barrier against prohibited zones.
Level 2: "Driveability" (Codever Spirit)
As Codever (the Collective for the Defense of Green Leisure) regularly reminds us, the circulation of motor vehicles is authorized on roads open to public circulation. In summary: if a flat car (like a 2CV) can pass, it's generally good. If it's a narrow path (single track) where only a goat passes, it's prohibited (except specific enduro on dedicated terrain). Our routing engine is calibrated to favor these driveable paths, thus avoiding protected hiking trails or those unsuitable for motorized practice.
Level 3: Overlay Cadastre to Remove Doubt
Sometimes doubt persists. A large path crosses a field or a forest. Is it a rural (public) path or a private driveway? Stracks integrates a rare feature on classic GPS: the overlay Cadastre view. In one click on the map, you can view cadastral plots in transparency.
Why is it useful? You instantly see if the path is a cadastral plot (therefore potentially a private exploitation path) or if it separates two plots (often a public municipal path). It's a precious decision aid, in 4x4 as in moto.
Level 4: The 6,000+ Community Points
Finally, for everything that is neither on OSM nor visible on the cadastre (a barrier placed yesterday, a fallen tree), the Stracks community takes over with more than 6,000 real-time reports.
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