diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-elevation-profile.html b/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-elevation-profile.html
index c909497..a2a8980 100644
--- a/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-elevation-profile.html
+++ b/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-elevation-profile.html
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 <script>
 	map_options_{{ $uniqueMapId }}.heightgraph = {
 		enabled: true,
+		expanded: {{ .Get "expanded" | default "false" }},
 		{{ with .Get "resizable" }}
 		resizable: {{ . }},
 		{{ end }}
diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-map.html b/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-map.html
index 576120c..89d4294 100644
--- a/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-map.html
+++ b/layouts/shortcodes/leaflet-map.html
@@ -65,6 +65,9 @@ Elevation profile options:
 	resizable:
 		Boolean value indicating whether the elevation profile box should be drag & drop resizable.
 		Optional, defaults to false.
+	expanded:
+		Boolean value indicating whether the elevation profile should be expanded by default.
+		Optional, defaults to true.
 	width:
 		Width of the elevation profile.
 		Optional, defaults to 360.