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Create a route (no signup) and export GPX
A quick walkthrough of TrailSplits Planner’s Create Route flow — draw a route, save it, and export without paywalls.
planner, routes, gpx, trail-running, hiking
Create a Route (No Signup, No Paywall): The TrailSplits Planner
Plan a hiking or trail running route in seconds, add waypoints by searching places, check the profile, and export GPX — without creating an account.
alps, pipeline, tiles, infra
Scaling beyond Switzerland: the Alps data pipeline
How TrailSplits expands coverage to the Alps with repeatable releases, validation, and safe activation.
snow, api, gpx, data
Snow Predictions: Route-level forecast for a GPX track
How TrailSplits turns daily snow tiles into a practical ‘is this runnable?’ summary for your route (now + 24/48h).
gpx, tools, guide
How to Fix Bad GPX Files: Cleaning Noise and Reducing Size
GPS tracks can be noisy, jagged, or too large for some devices. Learn how to clean and simplify GPX files to make them usable.
elevation, planning, guide
Elevation Explained: Gain, Loss, Profiles, and Why Apps Disagree
Elevation gain is one of the most confusing route stats. Learn what it measures, why tools disagree, and how to read an elevation profile for real planning.
planning, safety, routes
Route Planning 101: Safer, Smarter Routes for Trail Running, Hiking, and Cycling
A practical guide to planning routes with distance, elevation, terrain, and safety in mind — plus how to use GPX and elevation profiles effectively.
gpx, navigation, guide
GPX Basics: What It Is, What’s Inside, and How to Use It
GPX is the common format for routes and tracks. Learn what it contains, why devices behave differently, and how to avoid common GPX pitfalls.