How to make a Route in Pokemon Go & Route bonuses explained

Pokemon Go‘s Routes is a feature that gives trainers some helpful bonuses for exploring their surroundings by following a traced path. Here are all the details about this mechanic.

Niantic is constantly providing Pokemon Go players with new content, like special events, Raid rotations, the Spotlight Hour, Community Days, PokeStop Showcases, and more.

Routes were originally added to Pokemon Go during the Blaze New Trials event and remained in the game ever since. This feature delivers a new element to gameplay and can also provide players with exciting bonuses when made. So, here’s exactly how to make Routes in Pokemon Go.

How to make a Route in Pokemon Go

Here’s what needs to be done in order to create a route in Pokemon Go:

1. Open the game and tap on the menu at the bottom right corner.
2. Slide to the ‘Route’ tab.
3. Press ‘Create a New Route’.
4. On the map, choose a PokeStop or Gym to be your starting point.
5. Do the same for your endpoint.
6. Tap ‘Confirm and Proceed’.
7. Walk to the starting point, tap on the PokeStop or Gym, and press ‘Start Recording’.
8. Navigate the Route (from start to finish) to record the path.
9. Once you make it to the end, tap the PokeStop or Gym and press ‘Choose End Point’ and then ‘End’.
10. Fill out some info about your Route, then submit it for review.
11. Once accepted, Trainers can follow your Route!

Each Route has to be submitted for review before it can actually be implemented into the game for other players to see, so make sure your Route is as fleshed out and polished as possible before submitting it.

Routes criteria

There are certain requirements Pokemon Go players must follow while creating their Routes so they can be successfully accepted by Niantic:

• Each Route must be at least 0.5 km
• A Route cannot be longer than 20 km
• A Route must follow a safe area and not go through private property
• Routes must have a clear description and theme to be accepted.

How to explore Routes in Pokemon Go

Exploring a Route in the game is just as simple as creating one yourself, and can be done using a new menu option added to the ‘Nearby’ screen.

Trainers can explore Routes by following these steps:

1. Open the ‘Nearby’ screen and go to the ‘Route’ tab.
2. Press ‘See Nearby Routes’.
3. Explore the local Routes and choose one that catches your eye.
4. Press ‘Follow’ and start walking.
5. Once you’ve moved from the starting point to the finish line, the circle at the bottom right that indicates the Route will turn orange.
6. Tap the circle and finish the route.

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Is there a Level requirement for Routes?

Players looking to follow Routes must be at least Level 5, while those who want to create new paths for them and fellow trainers, must be Level 30 and up.

Previously, Route creation was only accessible for those who were at Level 40, and then it was lowered to Level 37.

Bonuses for exploring Routes in Pokemon Go

Players can also earn bonuses for exploring new Routes while playing. First up, trainers can earn the new Route Badge by completely following a Route to its end for the first time.

Not to mention, trainers can also obtain Zygarde Cells for exploring Routes in the game.

Trainers can also earn the following bonuses while traveling on a Route:

• Earn Buddy Candy more quickly.
• Earn an XP Bonus for the first Route completed each day.
  • Completing Routes for seven days will earn an increased XP bonus.
• Earn a Buddy Heart for your current buddy Pokemon upon completing a Route.

Additionally, using Incense while exploring a Route for the first time will cause more wild Pokemon to be attracted to your current locations.

That’s all there is about creating and following Routes in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to stay up to date with the game by checking out what’s in the shop this week, our promo codes, and the current Max Out season hub.