What GPS data do you get when you buy a book or e-book!

If you order a book or e-book (PDF file) from our shop, you will receive an order confirmation with the download links for downloading the GPS data by email. After paying for the book/e-book, these GPS links will be activated and you can download the GPS data. If you have ordered a book, you will receive it by post; if you have ordered an e-book, you will receive an email from us with the e-book to download and the GPS data links again for downloading.

 

Order confirmation with GPS data link for downloading.

Downloading the GPS data see (A)

  

What GPS data can you get from us!

Foreword:
For the 4x4_xxxxxxx there are a maximum of 5 files that you can download from the Internet. The files and their function are briefly described below.

4x4Europa_Alle_GPS_Daten_4x4_xxxxxxx.zip:
This file can be saved on a Windows/Mac (PC/laptop). This ZIP file contains several formats such as GPX, ITN, OV2, KML and can be used for various navigation systems (Garmin/OziExlorer/Navi-APP/Google-Maos, Google-Earth). (More information on the next pages) GPX daily stages file:

4x4Europe_GPX_Tracks_Daystages_4x4_xxxxxxx .gpx
This file contains all daily stages as tracks and you can start the download directly on your mobile phone/tablet. The file is then loaded directly onto your mobile phone/tablet and can then be used in a NAVI APP (e.g. OSMAND, Kurviger, komoot). GPX off-road individual route file:

4x4Europe_GPX_Tracks_Offroadroutes_4x4_xxxxxxx .gpx
This file is only available in some motorcycle books. It is the individual panoramic routes, but these are also included in the daily stages. The procedure is the same as for daily stages.

POI/waypoints GPX file:
4x4Europe_GPX_POI_waypoints_.gpx This file contains all the important points. These can be sights, entry points, exit points, important points or accommodations (camping/guest houses/hotels). Operating instructions PDF File: 4x4Europe_operating instructions_download files_4x4.pdf You have successfully downloaded these instructions and you can see them in front of you.

 

Things worth knowing about our GPS data! 

 Types:
We have 3 types of GPS data (routes, tracks and POI/waypoints)

What are routes:
Routes have at least two points, a start and an end point. For example, if the start is in Munich and the end in Berlin, the navigation system calculates the route according to its settings (fastest, shortest or most curvy). There is a risk that this will also result in incorrect routes. For example, if you want to drive via Nuremberg, a 3-point (intermediate destination) Nuremberg is added. We tried to create a route with several points (intermediate destinations). The routes as in the book always start with Route(s)_xxxx. If you drive the route in reverse from Berlin to Munich, the file is always called U_Route(s)_xxxxxx. The U_routes only exist in part.

What are tracks:
Tracks are many points lined up that form a line. The tracks are best suited because they do not miss any event, because the track travels exactly the route. Between route point 3 and 4, the route would only take the direct route, but the track would follow the exact route specified.

What are waypoints/POIs:
Some say waypoints, some say POIs. For us, these are important points such as attractions, entry points for the stage, accommodation (camping/guest houses/hotels/huts), passes, information points, etc.) You can usually navigate to these points by entering the destination. For example, if you have reached the stage destination of Berlin and want to go to Hotel 3 Mori, there is a number in our book, e.g. H25 (Hotel 3 Mori). You can then select this point on the sat nav and navigate there.