All routes on the same map?

[Gerry Auman]

I use RideWithGPS for all my planning. You should be able to get everything on one map using this app.

http://www.ridewithgps.com

ridewithgps.com

Ride with GPS: The Most Trusted Platform for Cycling Routes and GPS Navigation | Ride with GPS

Plan, navigate, and share cycling routes worldwide with Ride with GPS. Our user-friendly app and tools empower cyclists of all levels to explore and modify routes with confidence.

[Mike Page]

but is it possible to just pile a bunch of gps files for a number of routes (road, gravel, national routes, etc.) into a map that you are actively planning?

maybe start here: https://www.vegvesen.no/en/traffic-information/traffic-information/national-cycle-routes/download-the-routes-in-gpx-format/

I use RWGPS too but have not experimented with adding to a map a gps file/route that does not connect to my last endpoint

It would be a good question to send in to their help desk. They are very good at tips and tricks with their product.

BTW, who is this guy? What’s that sign?

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b777b8277fd94cb0a75b769197955d23

• This reply was modified 6 months, 1 week ago by  Mike Page.
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vegvesen.no

Download the routes in GPX format

Once you know what route you want to cycle, you can download files with the cycle routes in GPX format from this page.

[Stefan Wagener]

I am missing a big map overview from Matthew as well. The searching page is a little bit cumbersome if you want to select or combine several of the marvelous routes. Room for improvement 🙂

[Matthew Norway]

Hi all,

I want to address some of the feedback I’ve received recently about the usability of the site, particularly regarding the maps and route layout.

First, I genuinely welcome constructive feedback. If there’s something specific you feel is missing or confusing about the current route/map setup, let me know. I’m always working to improve things, and there’s a lot planned for the winter ahead.

That said, displaying every single route on one map simply doesn’t work; it becomes a mess. That’s why I’ve divided Norway into regions (North, South, East, etc.), and created two dedicated pages for the National Cycle Routes and EuroVelo 1. Each has its own map for better clarity.

On the full story pages (for premium members), you’ll find the main route, plus options for detours, add-ons, and alternatives. There’s a huge variety of routes across the country, and making that information clear and usable takes serious time.

The site is about 40% complete, despite two years of work. It’ll take at least two more to reach the level I’m aiming for—where cyclists can easily plan tours across the country with confidence. That level of detail isn’t free or easy to produce.

This site has been funded entirely from my own savings. It’s not perfect, but compared to what the government offers for cycle tourism, it’s miles ahead in both practicality and inspiration. I’ve cycled over 40,000 km in Norway and built this site route by route, story by story, based on real experience—not theory, not guesswork.

Right now, I’m limited by the cost of development. In an ideal world, I’d have €50,000 to custom-build the site exactly as needed. Instead, I rely on third-party plugins and tools, which can be clunky or limiting. But I do what I can.

Thanks to the recent wave of premium signups, I now have some funds to invest in upgrades over the winter. Until then, my focus is on filming during the last part of summer. Expect several new films this winter designed to inspire more people to explore Norway by bike.

If I had a full team, this site would be constantly evolving. But it’s just me handling video production, web development, backend systems, customer support, legal/tax obligations, and everything else that comes with running a business like this.

I appreciate your support and patience. This is a long-term project, and it’s getting stronger every year.

– Matthew,
Cycle Norway

[Thierry Vallée]

Thanks to everyone for your answers! This summer was a little busy, so I just came back here.

I finally downloaded all the gpx files that seems interesting to me, and displayed them on my own map. I have now a version 1 of my (big) first step in norway next year: from Portsgrunn to Trondheim. Maybe I’ll come back here later with questions…

[jarral ryter]

I have tried one site called Alltrails.com You can download many routes to get an idea of the total area. And draw maps by and that follow trails and roads automatically. I think Ride with GPS and strava could work similarly. It gets clunky doing it all at once but alltrails has a pretty good free option and you can split up into smaller files once you get things set. I’m sure you could buy some mapping software for more bang but why…