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I used maps.me with the downloaded Camino tracks to keep me on the path.
I too am interested in this. I used maps.me on my camino last year (and found it very good) but did not know about including camino tracks...?How do you do that? I use MapsMe, but how do you put the camino tracks on top, so you know where the camino path is? In simple language, if possible. I am technologically challenged . Thanks!
Jill
I'm at sea at the moment on an iPhone with rare internet access so I have to be brief. If I recall correctly, you can download the tracks from the Cicerone guide site as well as from Wikilocs. Just google "kmz file Camino del Norte". I did this on my PC where I could edit the tracks (changing color and thickness of the gps trail), then e-mailed the kmz (google earth) files to myself and then opened them on the iPhone using maps.me. It will take me 2 weeks before I'm back to land where I can give more detailed instructions.How do you do that? I use MapsMe, but how do you put the camino tracks on top, so you know where the camino path is? In simple language, if possible. I am technologically challenged . Thanks!
Jill
Thank you i look forward to reading your advice.I'm at sea at the moment on an iPhone with rare internet access so I have to be brief. If I recall correctly, you can download the tracks from the Cicerone guide site as well as from Wikilocs. Just google "kmz file Camino del Norte". I did this on my PC where I could edit the tracks (changing color and thickness of the gps trail), then e-mailed the kmz (google earth) files to myself and then opened them on the iPhone using maps.me. It will take me 2 weeks before I'm back to land where I can give more detailed instructions.
I'm at sea at the moment on an iPhone with rare internet access so I have to be brief. If I recall correctly, you can download the tracks from the Cicerone guide site as well as from Wikilocs. Just google "kmz file Camino del Norte". I did this on my PC where I could edit the tracks (changing color and thickness of the gps trail), then e-mailed the kmz (google earth) files to myself and then opened them on the iPhone using maps.me. It will take me 2 weeks before I'm back to land where I can give more detailed instructions.
These are directions on how to save a Google Maps file (.kmz) on to your phone and take it with you. The request was for the Norte so this is the example I am using.
Direct Message me if you have any questions or comment.
Hi poogeyejr,
Thank you for providing instructions on how to download maps to and use MAPS.me, which I have followed for the Le Puy route. However, I have encountered a glitch that I am unable to resolve and wondered whether you might be able to assist?
I found a Google Maps file at https://www.dustytrack.com/route/ and downloaded it to my Samsung A3 phone but when I zoom into the city of Le Puy the route is represented as a single straight red line across the city - most unhelpful since I need the detailed route to follow to leave the city. (I tried this on other sections of the route with the same result).
At first I assumed it was the smartphone processor trying to resolve the compressed data but as there is no 'refresh' function I can use as on a laptop/computer, I cannot obtain the detailed route.
Do you have any idea as to what the issue might be? ( the processor/the .kmz file/the MAPS.me app).
Many thanks in advance for any help you might be able to offer.
Wow, awesome, thank you.These are directions on how to save a Google Maps file (.kmz) on to your phone and take it with you. The request was for the Norte so this is the example I am using.
Let me also preface the directions with this . . . I found a .kmz file (google maps trail) online that looks quite extensive, but I don't know who made this file or how good it is.
These directions will work with any .kmz file
1) Make sure you have the app maps.me downloaded on your phone
2) In the web browser - Safari on your phone go to Google
3) In the google bar type: kmz file Camino del Norte
4) The first option should be - El Camino Santiago - Google Earth Maps for the Pilgrimage Road to Santiago (http://www.elcaminosantiago.com/Camino-Santiago-Maps.htm) (See photo attached)
- If you can't find it in google you can just go directly to the website: http://www.elcaminosantiago.com/Camino-Santiago-Maps.htm
5) Choose the option for the Camino del Norte (Approximately 5 down) click on the link
6) You should be given the option to open the file in maps.me (see photos attached)
7) When you go in to maps.me you should be able to see the markers on the spanish coast like this picture attached.
While you are still in wifi you may want to download all the Spanish maps along your trail
1) Open Maps.me
2) Move the map until you can see Spain, and zoom into Irun
3) As you get closer maps.me show a pop up box saying - "SOME REGION of Spain" Download Map and click on the Download Map
4) Then you move to the next region along your route and Download all the maps to Santiago.
Other maps.me usage tips
1) You can have added tracks (kmz files) saved in your maps.me but turned off, so that your map is cleaner and easier to read
2) Click on the third button on the bottom (Bookmarked locations) and you can turn a book mark on or off by clicking on the arrow and looking at the settings.
Good Luck!
Direct Message me if you have any questions or comments - I will alter the directions if I am missing something.
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