Walking reachability maps

Walking reachability maps are a Pro feature in Trovvana that show you exactly how far you can walk from any place within a given time window. For families traveling with young children, this is one of the most practical planning tools available — it replaces guesswork with a clear visual answer to the question “can we actually walk there?”

What is a walking reachability map?

A walking reachability map is a shaded area on the map that represents everywhere you can reach on foot within a specific amount of time from a starting point. Every point inside the shaded area is reachable within your chosen time limit.

For example, a 15-minute walking reachability map from your hotel shows every street, park, restaurant, and attraction that is within a 15-minute walk. Anything outside the shaded area would take longer than 15 minutes to reach on foot.

Unlike a simple radius circle, walking reachability maps follow the actual street network. They account for roads, paths, pedestrian zones, and obstacles. A place that looks close on the map might actually be a long walk if there is a river or highway in the way — the walking reachability map reveals this.

How to use walking reachability in Trovvana

1. Open your trip and select a place on the map by clicking its marker.
2. On the floating card, click the Reachable button.
3. Trovvana will display a shaded overlay on the map showing the area reachable on foot from that place.

The shaded region radiates outward from the selected place. You can immediately see which of your other trip places fall inside or outside the walkable area.

Adjustable walking pace

Not everyone walks at the same speed, and Trovvana accounts for this. In the Walking Pace section of Settings, you can adjust the walking pace used to calculate reachability:

• Adult default — 5 km/h (about 3.1 mph). This is an average comfortable walking pace for an adult on flat terrain.
• Child default — 2.5 km/h (about 1.6 mph). This reflects a more realistic pace when walking with young children, accounting for shorter legs, frequent stops, and general unpredictability.

Switching between adult and child pace dramatically changes the size of the reachable area. A 15-minute walk at adult pace covers roughly twice the distance as the same walk at child pace. This difference is exactly why the feature exists — what looks like an easy stroll on the map might be a 30-minute trek with a toddler.

You can set a custom pace if neither default fits your family. Families with older children who are strong walkers might use something between the two defaults, while families with very young children or strollers on uneven terrain might set an even slower pace.

Practical uses for families

Choosing accommodation

Before booking a hotel, drop a pin at its location and check the walking reachability map. Can you reach the main attractions, a grocery store, and a few restaurants within a comfortable walk? If not, you might want to look at a more central option.

Planning realistic days

After laying out your day’s itinerary, check the walking reachability from each place. If two consecutive places are outside each other’s reachable area at child pace, you may need to factor in public transport or a taxi between them rather than assuming you can walk.

Finding nearby options

Activate walking reachability from your current accommodation to discover what is within easy reach. You might spot a park or cafe you had not considered that is perfect for a relaxed morning before heading to a busier attraction.

Accounting for tired kids

At the end of a long day, check the walking reachability from your last planned activity back to the hotel. If the hotel is outside the walkable range at child pace, plan for a taxi or transit ride to avoid a meltdown on the walk home.

Tips for walking reachability maps

• Always use child pace when traveling with kids. It is tempting to use adult pace because the reachable area looks more encouraging, but child pace gives you an honest picture.
• Combine with route lines. Use walking reachability to validate that your route line distances are realistic, especially for intra-day walking segments.
• Check terrain. Walking reachability maps account for the street network but not elevation. If your destination is hilly, real walking times may be longer than the map suggests.