Pokémon GO – How to Follow and Create Routes

In this guide, you will learn how to follow and create routes while playing Pokémon GO.

A route is a pre-defined path that you can take to earn additional Pokémon spawns, items, and also a unique badge after completing the path.

How to Follow Routes in Pokémon GO

Here is how you can find and follow routes in Pokémon GO.

1. First, tap on the “Nearby” menu in the bottom left of your screen in Pokémon GO.
2. Go to the “Routes” tab to find all the nearby routes within your area. Tap on any route to find details like the distance and time required to complete it.
3. Once ready, walk to the route’s starting point and press the “Follow” button.
4. Next, you simply need to start following the route as marked on the screen.
5. Follow the exact path marked in gray to not miss out on credits and other rewards.
6. The endpoint of the route is marked by a red flag, so keep walking toward it.

Once you reach the end, you will get rewards for completing the route. Remember to also pick up Zygarde Cells – glowing green spots – along the way.

How to Create Routes in Pokémon GO

Here is how you can create routes in Pokémon GO.

1. First, travel to any Pokéstop or Gym and set it as your Starting Point.
2. Then, select the Ending Point of your Route.
3. Now, hit “Record” to begin mapping your Route.
4. Go to the end point of your Route to stop recording.
5. Lastly, fill out the information required for making a route and “Submit” it for review.

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Pokémon GO is an augmented reality (AR) game developed by Niantic and released worldwide in 2016 for iOS and Android mobile devices.