Can I delete my Komoot account from the mobile app?

Yes, Komoot allows account deletion from both the mobile app and the website. The process is similar in both locations.

What happens to my purchased map regions?

Any map regions you've purchased will be lost when you delete your account. These purchases cannot be transferred to a new account or refunded.

Can I export my routes before deletion?

Yes, you can export your routes as GPX files before deletion. Go to each tour, click the three dots menu, and select 'Export as GPX' to save your routes for use in other apps.

What happens to my Komoot Premium subscription?

Deleting your account should end your Premium access, but to ensure no future charges, cancel your subscription separately through your app store or payment provider before deletion.

Will my recommended highlights and tips be deleted?

Your profile will be removed, but some community contributions like highlights and tips may be retained in anonymized form to benefit other users.

Can I create a new account with the same email address?

Yes, after deletion you can create a new Komoot account with the same email address. However, none of your previous routes or data will be available.

Is there a waiting period before deletion is complete?

No, Komoot deletion is immediate. Once you confirm, your account is deleted instantly with no grace period to change your mind.

How to Delete Your Komoot Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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This guide helps you permanently delete your Komoot account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.

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Methodology: Hands-on testing with live accounts

Quick Information

Time Required

7 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Official Komoot Support - Delete Account

Official deletion guide from Komoot

Additional Resources

[1]

Komoot Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

[2]

Komoot Terms of Service

Legal terms regarding account closure

[3]

Komoot GDPR Information

Data rights and protection information

Step-by-Step Guide

Log into Komoot

Open the Komoot app or visit komoot.com in a web browser. Sign in with your credentials. Account deletion can be done from both the app and website.

Tips

•Either the mobile app or website works for deletion
•Have your password ready for verification

Access your profile settings

On the website, click your profile picture in the top right and select 'Settings'. In the app, tap your profile icon, then the gear/settings icon.

Tips

•The settings menu contains all account management options
•Consider downloading your route data before deletion

Navigate to Account settings

In Settings, look for 'Account', 'Privacy', or 'Profile' section. Click or tap on it to access account management options.

Tips

•The exact menu structure may vary slightly between app and web
•Look for data or account management options

Delete your account

Scroll down to find 'Delete Account' or 'Close Account'. Click it and Komoot will show you what will be deleted. Read the warning carefully.

Tips

•Review your planned tours and saved routes before deleting
•Export any routes you want to keep as GPX files
•Cancel any premium subscriptions first

Warnings

•All your tours, routes, and collections will be permanently deleted

Confirm deletion

Enter your password to verify your identity, then confirm your decision to delete. Your account will be immediately deleted and you'll be logged out.

Tips

•Deletion is immediate with no grace period
•Save any important routes before confirming
•You'll receive an email confirmation

Important Warnings

Permanent data loss

All your tours, planned routes, completed activities, collections, photos, and highlights will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Immediate deletion

Komoot account deletion is immediate with no grace period. Once confirmed, your account and data are instantly removed.

Premium subscriptions

If you have Komoot Premium, cancel it through your app store or payment provider before deletion to prevent continued billing.

Purchased map regions

Any map regions you've purchased will be lost and cannot be transferred or refunded when you delete your account.

Connected apps and devices

All connected GPS devices and fitness apps will be disconnected and no further routes or activities will sync.

Community contributions

Your route recommendations, highlights, and tips for other users may be removed or anonymized.

Alternatives to Consider

Make your profile private

easy

Keep your account but change privacy settings to make all your activities and tours private.

Pros

•Preserves all your routes and planned tours
•Can still use Komoot for navigation
•Reversible at any time

Cons

•Data remains on Komoot servers
•Account still exists
•Doesn't stop data collection

3 min

Export routes and pause usage

medium

Download all your routes as GPX files and stop using the service while keeping your account.

Pros

•Keeps routes for use in other apps
•Account preserved if you want to return
•Can use exported routes offline

Cons

•Data still stored on Komoot servers
•Requires manual export of each route
•Account remains active

30 min

Switch to alternative navigation apps

medium

Export your Komoot routes and migrate to an alternative outdoor navigation platform with better privacy.

Pros

•Can choose a more privacy-focused platform
•Routes can be imported to many alternatives
•Continues outdoor navigation with different service

Cons

•Time to export and transfer all routes
•Different interface and features
•May lose some Komoot-specific recommendations

45 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No, account deletion is immediate and permanent. Once confirmed, your account and all routes, tours, and data cannot be recovered. There is no grace period.

References & Citations

[1]
Komoot Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion
https://www.komoot.com/privacy
[2]
Komoot Terms of Service
Legal terms regarding account closure
https://www.komoot.com/terms
[3]
Komoot GDPR Information
Data rights and protection information
https://support.komoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001561512-GDPR

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Immediate deletion
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Premium subscriptions
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Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Komoot Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log into Komoot

Access your profile settings

Navigate to Account settings

Delete your account

Confirm deletion

Important Warnings

Permanent data loss

Immediate deletion

Premium subscriptions

Purchased map regions

Connected apps and devices

Community contributions

Alternatives to Consider

Make your profile private

Export routes and pause usage

Switch to alternative navigation apps

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

Found incorrect information?

Quick Navigation

Related Guides

Critical Warnings

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