Key Takeaways
- Sygic still supports pedestrian (walking) mode, but its interface has changed in recent versions.
- To switch modes, use the three-dots menu on the route screen or the Action menu when tapping map points.
- If walking mode doesn’t show, it is usually due to missing map data or lack of connectivity.
All app versions, steps, and features referenced here were verified with live sources as of October 2025, Europe/Amsterdam timezone.
How to Enable Walking Mode in Sygic
Route Preview / Three Dots Menu Method
On the screen where you review your planned route, after choosing a destination, look in the upper right for a three dots icon. Tap it, and one of the options is “Switch to walking/driving mode.” This allows you to toggle between pedestrian and vehicle navigation.
This is documented in Sygic’s official manual on how to change between walking and driving modes.
Source: manula.com/manuals/sygic/sygic-gps-navigation-for-android/5/en/topic/starting-the-route
Map Tap / Action Menu Method
While browsing the map, tap a location to bring up an info bubble. Tap it again to open the Action menu. Among the choices you will see “Walk there” and “Drive to.” Choose “Walk there” to navigate on foot.
Source: scribd.com/doc/175532987/UserGuide-Sygic-GPS-Navigation-Mobile-v3-En
You can also tap the navigation arrow (your current route marker) to reveal “Switch to walking mode / Switch to driving mode.”
Why Walking Mode Might Not Appear
- Incomplete or outdated map data: if pedestrian paths are missing, walking mode may not load.
- Weak or no internet connection: some new versions need to confirm pedestrian data before offering walking routes.
- Very short routes: when the distance is less than one kilometer, Sygic may automatically assume you want to walk.
- Interface layout: if you only see a “Start” button, pull up the bottom panel or open the three dots menu.
- Offline limitations: even with maps downloaded, full turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation may not load without data in certain areas (user-reported variant).
Sygic’s SDK: Walking and Driving Support
The Sygic Maps SDK (Software Development Kit) supports turn-by-turn navigation for both walking and driving.
This means pedestrian navigation uses the same step-by-step visual and voice guidance as driving mode.
Source: developers.sygic.com/maps-sdk/android/navigation
Linguistic and Terminology Subsections
Walking Mode
Navigation mode tailored for foot travel, excluding vehicle-only roads and optimizing pedestrian pathways.
“Walk there” / “Drive to”
Labels found in the Action menu. “Walk there” triggers pedestrian navigation, while “Drive to” starts vehicle navigation.
“Switch to walking/driving mode”
The toggle option located in the route screen’s three dots menu that lets you move between pedestrian and driving modes.
Caminar → Walk
(Translated from Spanish) “Caminar” means “walk” in English; used when referring to walking navigation.
Modo Caminar → Walking Mode
(Translated from Spanish) “Modo Caminar” means “Walking Mode” in English; used for the pedestrian navigation option.
Auto → Car
(Translated from Spanish) “Auto” means “car” in English; used when referring to driving navigation.
YouTube Demos (Verified and Live)
- Sygic GPS Navigation Walking Mode (iOS Demo) — demonstrates pedestrian navigation in practice:
youtube.com/watch?v=X2UhfzpjOcM - First Steps with Sygic GPS Navigation (Official Tour) — overview including different navigation modes:
youtube.com/watch?v=DtNMxEUfj_o
Final Thoughts
Walking mode remains part of Sygic’s 2025 versions. The main change is how you access it: now through menus rather than tapping the car icon. Use the three dots menu or the Action menu to switch to pedestrian navigation. If it seems missing, check map data and connectivity first. With the steps above, walking mode should work reliably whenever needed.
Sources
- Quick menu – Switch to walking/driving mode: manula.com/manuals/sygic/sygic-gps-navigation-for-android/2/en/topic/rychle-menu
- Starting the route – mode switching via three dots: manula.com/manuals/sygic/sygic-gps-navigation-for-android/5/en/topic/starting-the-route
- Action menu – Walk there / Drive to: scribd.com/doc/175532987/UserGuide-Sygic-GPS-Navigation-Mobile-v3-En
- Sygic Maps SDK – walking and driving navigation: developers.sygic.com/maps-sdk/android/navigation
- YouTube demo – Walking Mode in Sygic (iOS): youtube.com/watch?v=X2UhfzpjOcM
- YouTube – Sygic Navigation Overview (Official): youtube.com/watch?v=DtNMxEUfj_o
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