Come aprire una traccia GPX su iphone?
To view and follow GPX tracks on your smartphone, you can use two simple and free applications. The first one is "GPX Viewer – Tracce, Rotte e Waypoint," which can be downloaded for free from the Play Store on Android. The second one is "EasyTrails GPS Lite," which can be downloaded for free from the App Store for iOS.
Opening GPX Files on Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10, you can use the free application "GPX viewer and recorder" to open GPX files. This app allows you to view GPX tracks with points of interest, routes, and paths. You can also trace the route on the map and save it on your mobile device if you have one.
Using Google Maps to Trace a GPX Track
To trace a GPX track using Google Maps, follow these steps:
- Access Google Maps.
- Click on the "import" link in the next window.
- Assign a name to the new map.
- Drag or choose the file to import on the Google Maps page.
- The formats supported by Google Maps for import are GPX, KML, CSV, and Microsoft Excel’s XLSX.
Opening a GPX File with Google Earth
To open a GPX file using Google Earth, follow these steps:
- Turn on Google Earth.
- Connect it to your computer and turn off the GPS.
- Activate the GPS device.
- Choose "Tools" and then "GPS." The "Google Earth – GPS Import" window will open.
- Decide how to view the data.
- Click on "Import."
Downloading Mountain Trail Maps
To download mountain trail maps, you can use the following three free apps:
- Alpine Quest
- ViewRanger Map and Trail
- My Trails
Downloading GPX Tracks to Your Computer
If you want to open GPX files on a Windows computer, I recommend using the free program GPXSee. It can display the contents of the tracks in the mentioned file types with just a few clicks, using both online and offline maps.
Downloading MTB GPX Tracks
Other websites that offer MTB GPS tracks include:
- Giscover, which covers all of Italy and the world.
- Trailforks, available in Italy and other locations.
- Itinerari-mtb.it, covering the Lombardy and Piedmont regions.
- GPS Tracks in Trentino, especially Garda Trentino.
- Turbolince, available in Italy and abroad.
- Tracks4bikers.com, available in Italy and abroad.
Converting GPX Files to KML
To convert a GPX file to KML, simply modify the options in the "Format" field in the "Input" and "Destination" boxes. Examining all the available options can help you achieve the desired result.
Uploading KML Files to Google Earth
To import KML map data into Google Earth, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Earth application on your Android device.
- Select the "Projects" menu.
- Click on "Open" at the top.
- Click on "Import KML file" to add a file directly from your device.
- Select the file to include.
- Tap "Back" to return to the map and open the file.
Downloading Trail Maps
Some specific apps, such as "Paper Maps" and "Avenza Maps," allow you to view maps directly on your phone. It’s essential to note that even without a connection, you can still find yourself on the trail.