🏔️ Hiking MCP Server

Name: 🏔️ Hiking MCP Server
Author: Adriapt

@Adriapt

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About 🏔️ Hiking MCP Server

MCP server that leverages Wikiloc to obtain more details about hiking routes.

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hiking-mcp": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Hiking MCP Server?

Hiking MCP Server is a Modular Command Processor (MCP) server that allows you to search for hiking routes on Wikiloc using geographic and textual queries. It is designed for users who want to discover hiking trails through natural language or location-based requests within MCP-compatible clients like Claude for Desktop.

How to use Hiking MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with uv, and run uv run mcp-server.py. Then configure Claude for Desktop to connect to the server by adding the appropriate MCP server entry in its claude_desktop_config.json file, pointing to the project directory.

Key features of Hiking MCP Server

Search hiking routes on Wikiloc by geographic location
Search hiking routes on Wikiloc by textual description
Runs as a local MCP server over stdio transport
Requires Python 3.10+ and the uv package manager
Integrates with Claude for Desktop via MCP protocol

Use cases of Hiking MCP Server

Find nearby hiking trails while planning a weekend trip
Discover trails with specific features (e.g., “waterfall hike”, “easy loop”)
Integrate route search into an AI assistant for outdoor activity planning
Quickly retrieve Wikiloc routes without leaving the Claude interface

FAQ from Hiking MCP Server

What data source does Hiking MCP Server use?

It uses Wikiloc (an external platform for outdoor routes) to retrieve hiking trail information.

What are the runtime requirements?

Python 3.10 or higher, the uv package manager installed, and the Python MCP SDK 1.2.0+ (included via mcp[cli]). For the client, Claude for Desktop (Windows or macOS) is needed.

How does the server communicate with the client?

The server runs locally and communicates with the client (e.g., Claude for Desktop) over stdio using the MCP protocol.

Can I use Hiking MCP Server without Claude for Desktop?

The README only documents connecting to Claude for Desktop. As an MCP server, it may work with other MCP clients, but that is not covered.

Does Hiking MCP Server require authentication or API keys?

No. The README does not mention any authentication, API keys, or login credentials for setup or use.

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