{"id":38387,"date":"2022-06-09T10:17:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T10:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/?p=38387"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:09:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:09:51","slug":"sa-anvander-du-gpx-filer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/artiklar\/sa-anvander-du-gpx-filer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use GPX files for cycling - download, import and navigate in mobile, Garmin and Wahoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GPX<\/strong> (GPS Exchange Format) is a <strong>route file\/navigation file<\/strong> which shows a clear line on the map - perfect for following a cycle path or ride without missing a turn. You can open GPX files in <strong>iPhone\/Android, Garmin<\/strong> or <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to download GPX from Sweden by Bike?<\/strong> As a member, you'll have access to our GPX files for a full year\u2014which is convenient when you want to explore more trails. <a href=\"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/butik\/medlemskap\/bli-medlem\/\">Find out more and become a member<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sweden by Bike app\u2014an easier option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use the Sweden by Bike app to follow routes on your phone that are published on swedenbybike.com without having to deal with GPX files. The app combines maps, navigation, and information about attractions, accommodations, and services along the way. There is a free version with a map view and a paid version that includes offline maps and navigation. Currently, the app is available in Swedish for both Android and iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick start (2 minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Installing an app<\/strong>&nbsp;that can open GPX files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong>&nbsp;the GPX file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the file in the app<\/strong>&nbsp;and activate the GPS to see where you are along the route. That's it!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips:<\/strong>&nbsp;Try it at home on the couch first. Then you know that everything works on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a GPX file?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waypoint (wpt)<\/strong>: a single location, such as a caf\u00e9 or an attraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route (rte)<\/strong>: a list of points that describe the way you&nbsp;<em>thinks<\/em>&nbsp;cycling (good for route selection).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track (trk)<\/strong>: the&nbsp;<em>actual<\/em>&nbsp;recorded track, divided into segments (most common for navigation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip sbb-tip--info wp-block-paragraph\">GPX is a&nbsp;<strong>open file format<\/strong>&nbsp;supported by many navigation apps and cycling computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have you booked a bike package?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many packages&nbsp;<strong>included GPX files<\/strong>. When they are included, you get a&nbsp;<strong>email link<\/strong>&nbsp;to a page where you download the files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the email<\/strong> with your booking and <strong>click on the link<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download the GPX files<\/strong> to your mobile or computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow the guide<\/strong> for iPhone\/Android or Garmin\/Wahoo below to start navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can't find the link?<\/strong>&nbsp;Check spam and search for \"Sweden by Bike\"\/\"GPX\". Some packages do not contain GPX - then you can still navigate via&nbsp;<strong>View map<\/strong>&nbsp;on the lead\/tour side and turn on&nbsp;<strong>your position<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you need help?<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:info@swedenbybike.com\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:info@swedenbybike.com\">Email us<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and indicate&nbsp;<strong>reservation number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose your app or device - what's right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bicycle computer\/GPS watch:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Garmin (via Garmin Connect) or Wahoo (via the ELEMNT app).<br><br><strong>Mobile (easiest to get started):<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>BikeGPX, GPX Viewer 2, Komoot, Ride with GPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips:<\/strong>&nbsp;Whatever the app - download&nbsp;<strong>offline maps<\/strong>&nbsp;for the area before cycling and try opening the file at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import GPX in mobile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhone (iOS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install the app<\/strong>&nbsp;in the App Store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download GPX<\/strong>&nbsp;from email or the lead\/tour page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the file<\/strong>: press the share icon \u2192&nbsp;<strong>Open in...<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 select your GPX app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start navigation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Android<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install the app<\/strong>&nbsp;on Google Play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download GPX<\/strong>&nbsp;(usually ends up in&nbsp;<strong>Downloaded\/Downloads<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the file<\/strong>&nbsp;in the app&nbsp;<strong>Files\/My files<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 select your GPX app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start navigation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import GPX to cycling computer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garmin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the door&nbsp;<strong>Garmin Connect<\/strong>&nbsp;(mobile or web).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import GPX<\/strong>&nbsp;and save as a banner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync<\/strong>&nbsp;to your device and start the course.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wahoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the door&nbsp;<strong>ELEMNT apps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import GPX<\/strong>&nbsp;(or connect a planning service).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync<\/strong>&nbsp;and start the route on the bike computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip sbb-tip--warn wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Not all GPX files provide voice\/turn-by-turn. If your app only shows a line - follow the line and you will get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import - general steps (applies to most apps)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download the GPX file<\/strong>&nbsp;to mobile\/computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import<\/strong>&nbsp;in the selected app\/device (Open in...\/Import).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the route<\/strong>&nbsp;(zoom, possibly elevation profile).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start navigation<\/strong>&nbsp;and follow the line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save the trip<\/strong>&nbsp;if you want to keep statistics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart navigation tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Battery<\/strong>: Run the screen with auto-lock, have&nbsp;<strong>power bank<\/strong>&nbsp;in the handlebar bag, turn off unnecessary apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Offline<\/strong>: Download maps in advance - coverage may be patchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security and safety<\/strong>: Always carry a paper map as a backup in more remote areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sbb-tip wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Signage + GPX = best<\/strong>: Follow signs where they exist and GPX when signs are missing\/unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigate without a GPX file<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you just want to&nbsp;<strong>see your position on the trail<\/strong>? Open the lead\/tour page, press&nbsp;<strong>View map<\/strong>&nbsp;and turn on&nbsp;<strong>your position<\/strong>. You can see where you are on the map without downloading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ - GPX for cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does GPX work without mobile coverage?<\/strong><br>Yes, if you have opened the route and downloaded&nbsp;<strong>offline maps<\/strong>&nbsp;in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I edit a GPX file?<\/strong><br>Yes, many apps allow you to customize and export a new GPX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I get my GPX if I bought a bike package?<\/strong><br>Via&nbsp;<strong>email link<\/strong>&nbsp;or download on the tour\/route page. If you cannot find it - please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting \u2013 Common Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\"The file does not open\"<\/strong><br>Ensure that the file extension is&nbsp;<strong>.gpx<\/strong>&nbsp;and that you open it in a&nbsp;<strong>GPX-compatible app<\/strong>&nbsp;(not in e.g. photo viewers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\"See the line but get no turn instructions\"<\/strong><br>Not all GPX provides turn-by-turn; some apps only show the track as a line - stick to the line, or choose the app that supports turn-by-turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\"The route is wrong on the map\"<\/strong><br>Turn on the correct map layer\/area and download the offline map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\"Cannot import into the bike computer\"<\/strong><br>Use the manufacturer's web\/app for import and sync again.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GPX (GPS Exchange Format) \u00e4r en ruttfil\/navigationsfil som visar en tydlig linje p\u00e5 kartan \u2013 perfekt n\u00e4r du vill f\u00f6lja en cykelled eller cykeltur utan att missa en avtagsv\u00e4g. Du kan \u00f6ppna GPX-filer i bland annat iPhone\/Android, Garmin eller Wahoo. Vill du ladda ner GPX fr\u00e5n Sweden by Bike? Som medlem f\u00e5r du tillg\u00e5ng till [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":38413,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38387"}],"version-history":[{"count":93,"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58361,"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38387\/revisions\/58361"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swedenbybike.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}