How to Install GraphHopper on Windows 11

GraphHopper is an open-source routing engine that provides fast and customizable routing solutions. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install GraphHopper on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A Windows 11 system with administrative access
• Java Development Kit (JDK) version 11 or later
• Git command-line tools

Installation steps

Follow these steps to install GraphHopper:

1. Open the command prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start menu and selecting "Windows Terminal (Admin)".

2. Install Git by running the following command in the command prompt:

   choco install git -y
   

   This command will use the Chocolatey package manager to install Git on your Windows system.

3. Clone GraphHopper's repository by running:

   git clone https://github.com/graphhopper/graphhopper.git
   

   This command will download the GraphHopper project from the official GitHub repository.

4. Navigate to the cloned GraphHopper directory:

   cd graphhopper
   

5. Build the GraphHopper project by running:

   ./graphhopper.sh build
   

   This command will build the GraphHopper project, and it may take a few minutes to complete.

6. After successful building of the project, start the GraphHopper server by running:

   ./graphhopper.sh web
   

   This command will start the GraphHopper server, and you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8989.

Congratulations! You have installed and configured GraphHopper on Windows 11. Now you can customize the routing engine to meet your specific needs.

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