Download Sample GPX Maps
Professional GPS Exchange Format data for mapping, fitness, and navigation testing. High-quality .gpx samples optimized for universal device compatibility and GIS analysis.
Standard & Complex GPS Data Collections
Scenic Hiking Track (Blue Ridge)
A high-resolution GPS track recording of a mountain hike including elevation (ELE) and precision time markers.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<gpx version="1.1" creator="MergeTool" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1">
<metadata>
<name>Blue Ridge Ridge-line Hike</name>
<desc>A recorded track for testing elevation parsing and velocity calculation.</desc>
<time>2024-03-27T10:00:00Z</time>
</metadata>
<trk>
<name>Main Ridge Trail</name>
<trkseg>
<trkpt lat="35.5951" lon="-82.5515"><ele>640.2</ele><time>2024-03-27T10:00:00Z</time></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="35.5955" lon="-82.5520"><ele>645.5</ele><time>2024-03-27T10:01:00Z</time></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="35.5960" lon="-82.5525"><ele>652.1</ele><time>2024-03-27T10:02:00Z</time></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="35.5964" lon="-82.5532"><ele>658.9</ele><time>2024-03-27T10:03:00Z</time></trkpt>
</trkseg>
</trk>
</gpx>Urban Cycling Route (Planned)
A precision-planned bicycle route through several city waypoints for bike computer and navigation engine testing.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<gpx version="1.1" creator="MergeTool" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1">
<rte>
<name>San Francisco Loop</name>
<rtept lat="37.7749" lon="-122.4194"><name>Start: Market Street HQ</name></rtept>
<rtept lat="37.7833" lon="-122.4167"><name>Checkpoint: Union Square</name></rtept>
<rtept lat="37.7594" lon="-122.4174"><name>End: Mission District Park</name></rtept>
</rte>
</gpx>Tourism POIs Waypoint Bundle
A collection of Points of Interest (POIs) with specialized names and cultural descriptions for map markers.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<gpx version="1.1" creator="MergeTool" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1">
<wpt lat="40.7484" lon="-73.9857">
<name>Empire State Building</name>
<desc>Global cultural icon and architectural masterpiece.</desc>
</wpt>
<wpt lat="40.7580" lon="-73.9855">
<name>Times Square</name>
<desc>The world's most visited tourist attraction.</desc>
</wpt>
<wpt lat="40.7812" lon="-73.9665">
<name>Central Park South</name>
<desc>Urban landscape and recreational park.</desc>
</wpt>
</gpx>Complex Multi-Segment Activity
A file containing multiple distinct segments and tracks, testing how parsers handle internal schema breaks.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<gpx version="1.1" creator="MergeTool" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1">
<trk>
<name>Leg 1: Run</name>
<trkseg><trkpt lat="51.5074" lon="-0.1278"><ele>15.0</ele></trkpt></trkseg>
</trk>
<trk>
<name>Leg 2: Walk</name>
<trkseg><trkpt lat="51.5080" lon="-0.1285"><ele>16.2</ele></trkpt></trkseg>
</trk>
</gpx>Mountain Summit Survey Markers
Professional elevation markers and lat/long coordinates for mountain surveying and peak-bagging logs.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<gpx version="1.1" creator="MergeTool" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1">
<wpt lat="46.8523" lon="-121.7603">
<ele>4392</ele>
<name>Mount Rainier</name>
<sym>Summit</sym>
</wpt>
<wpt lat="44.0372" lon="-121.7699">
<ele>3157</ele>
<name>South Sister</name>
<cmt>Testing elevation data accuracy</cmt>
</wpt>
</gpx>GPX: The Industry Standard for Geographic Data
GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is a lightweight, XML-based data schema for the interchange of geographic data (waypoints, routes, and tracks) between software applications and GPS devices. It serves as the universal language for outdoor navigation, sports tracking, and logistics mapping.
Technical Advantages of the GPX Format
Since its inception by Topografix, GPX has become the de facto standard because of its flexibility. It allows for the storage of not just coordinates (Latitude and Longitude), but also altitude, time, and heart rate data, making it essential for modern fitness apps like Strava and Garmin Connect.
- Open XML Standard: Easily readable by any XML parser, making it developer-friendly and future-proof.
- High-Precision Metadata: Supports WGS84 datum, ensuring that your tracks and waypoints align perfectly with global mapping standards.
- Universal Compatibility: Works natively with Google Earth, QGIS, ArcGIS, and specialized outdoor GPS devices (Garmin, Suunto, etc.).
For deep technical specifications, refer to the Topografix GPX Reference Guide or explore the GPX historical background .
GPX Processing Platform
Downloaded your datasets? Use our 100% browser-based tools to merge multi-day tracks into a single continuous route or convert GPS data without ever uploading sensitive location info to a server.
GPS Industry Test Scenarios
Fitness App Integration
Use our Hiking Track sample to test how your dashboard handles varying Elevation (ELE) and speed calculations over time.
Route Navigation Logic
Ensure your navigation engine correctly loops through RTEPT markers in the Cycling Route sample for turn-by-turn prompts.
GIS & Map Visualization
Test specialized SYM (symbol) and CMT (comment) rendering logic in your map viewers using our Summit Survey markers.
Geographic Data FAQs
What is the difference between a Track and a Route?
In GPX, a Track (TRK) is a recorded sequence of points representing where you have actually traveled (history). A Route (RTE) is a planned sequence of waypoints meant to be followed (plan). Our samples include both for comprehensive testing.
Can I open these GPX samples in Google Maps?
Google Maps does not natively open GPX files on the main search page. You must go to Google My Maps, create a new map, and click "Import" to upload and visualize the .gpx data as an overlay.
Are elevation markers accurate in these files?
The elevation data in our Hiking Track and Summit Survey samples are based on high-precision USGS topographic models, making them ideal for testing altimeter-parsing logic and gain/loss calculations.