An often overlooked feature of Google Earth, elevation profiles were first introduced in version 5.2. The feature is easy to use, all you need is a path selected in your ‘My Places’ then go to the ...

While it’s usually trivial if you’re driving, if you’re cycling or hiking, terrain elevation data can be essential. It’s not available for all locations, unfortunately, mainly just mountainous regions ...

You can find your elevation on Google Maps by turning on the "Terrain" function. By default, Google Maps only shows elevation in mountainous areas — it doesn't report elevation everywhere. For more ...