Opening a GPX route on your iPhone
Downloaded a motorcycle route on Motarva? On an iPhone the GPX lands in the Files app, and from there you hand it to any navigation app that understands GPX. Riding a Motarva route? The Motarva app shows it on your phone directly, no file transfer needed.
Download and open the GPX
- 1 Open the route on Motarva in Safari and tap the download button.
- 2 Safari saves the file in the Files app, usually under Downloads.
- 3 Open the Files app and locate the GPX file.
- 4 Tap the share icon and pick the navigation app you want to open it with.
- 5 Import the route in that app and check the full track on the map.
Which app opens a GPX?
Any app that supports GPX import shows up in the share sheet: sat-nav companion apps like Garmin Drive or TomTom MyDrive, and most dedicated motorcycle navigation apps. If your app does not appear, open it first and look for an import option in its own menus.
Sending the route on to your sat-nav
Your iPhone also works as the bridge to a dedicated sat-nav. Share the GPX to the companion app of your device and sync it: the Garmin and TomTom guides below walk through the exact steps per brand.
The easy path: the Motarva app
For routes on Motarva itself you can skip the file entirely. Open the route in the Motarva app for iPhone and it is on your phone, with the map, elevation and the details riders added. Mount your phone, and the route rides with you.
Frequently asked questions
Where does my iPhone save a downloaded GPX?
Safari puts it in the Files app, in the Downloads folder of iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, depending on your settings.
Can Apple Maps open a GPX file?
No. Apple Maps has no GPX import. Use a navigation app that supports GPX, or the Motarva app for Motarva routes.
Do I need a cable to get a route on my iPhone?
No. Downloading in Safari and sharing from the Files app covers the whole trip, no computer needed.
Does the Motarva app need the GPX file?
No. The app loads Motarva routes directly from your account and the catalog. The GPX download exists for other devices and apps.
Take your routes with you
The Motarva app for iPhone puts the whole route catalog in your pocket: browse routes, save your favorites and ride them from your phone. Free to download.
