Bring a GPX route into RouteTracker and inspect its shape on the map before starting the activity.
GPX Import and Export for Hiking, Cycling, and Running
Import a reference GPX route, inspect it on the map, record the real hiking, cycling, running, or walking activity, and export the completed activity as a new GPX file.
The GPX workflow in one answer
The imported route and the actual GPS activity are related but not the same record.
RouteTracker supports GPX import, route-following records, and GPX export.
Import a GPX route as a map reference, record the actual activity while following it, then export the completed activity as a GPX file for storage or use in another tool.
Three steps from route file to completed record
Keep the reference route, live GPS track, and exported activity clear in your workflow.
Use the imported GPX as a map reference while RouteTracker records the actual hiking, cycling, running, or walking activity.
After completing the activity, export the recorded activity as a GPX file and keep it as a portable copy.
Supported activity contexts
The same GPX pattern works across the main RouteTracker activity types.
| Activity | GPX use | Check before use |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | Inspect a trail reference, record the actual hike, and export the completed activity. | Route conditions, restrictions, battery, and GPS environment. |
| Cycling | Use a planned ride route as a map reference and keep the real ride as a separate GPX record. | Road conditions, traffic, battery, and route freshness. |
| Running and walking | Follow a reference route, record the activity, and retain the completed path as GPX. | GPS signal, permissions, and a short test recording. |
Good fit when
- You receive routes as GPX files before an activity.
- You want the reference route and actual GPS track kept conceptually separate.
- You need a completed activity in a portable GPX format.
Important limitation
An imported GPX file is a route reference, not a guarantee of current access, navigation, GPS accuracy, or safety.
Battery and GPS quality vary by device and environment. Run a short test before an important activity.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers for GPX import and export searches.
Can RouteTracker import GPX routes?
Yes. RouteTracker can import a GPX route and display it on the map before or while recording an activity.
Can I record a hike, ride, run, or walk while following a GPX route?
Yes. The imported GPX route is a map reference while RouteTracker records the actual GPS activity.
Can RouteTracker export completed activities as GPX?
Yes. Completed hiking, cycling, running, and walking activities can be exported as GPX files.
Does a GPX file guarantee navigation or safety?
No. Check route conditions, restrictions, GPS accuracy, battery, and safety information separately.