Google Earth path of Camino Frances

[John Sikora]

When I did my Camino in 2015, I gopro'd the entire trip (still working on this) but I also created (with the help of the Walkmeter app) a Google Earth file for each day. Anybody interested in a combined file that would show the entire Camino (via Valcarllos) in Google Earth? I didn't want to go through the trouble of creating it (it may take a few weeks) unless someone was interested.

 

[poogeyejr]

I think it would be fascinating. A great resource for those left behind - like my dad sitting at his computer playing on Google Earth. It is awesome you have all that data!

I love collecting all the info.

K

 

[John Sikora]

They did really nice work. I was actually thinking of something even simpler. It would just be a file that has all the routes in it. Unlike their video, you could open it with google earth and manipulate it or examine the route to your heart's content. So similar in concept but not limited to a video or what you could fly over or the speed at which you could move it. Might be useful for those people who have a computer or tablet on their trek as well. Thanks again for the link. I've attached a simple sample of what I was talking about (I haven't cleaned up the paths or anything like that yet). Rename the file from .txt to .kml for Google Earth.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

They did really nice work. I was actually thinking of something even simpler. It would just be a file that has all the routes in it.

I haven't played much with Google Earth but I think you are looking to do something like the kml files linked to on these webpages:

• http://trekopedia.com/?page_id=469

• http://trekopedia.com/?page_id=3225

 

[John Sikora]

As it turns out, I could also add in a "tour" of each of the legs as well. The file would have those embedded. GE does all the work for you once you've defined the path.

 

[J F Gregory]

Check out Davcreate on YouTube or address Camino de Santiago Google earth he did and an excellent job with it.

 

[Thomas1962]

Sounds very interesting! Love these things. ;-)
There is already a google earth file in the resources with all spanish camino's in it.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...racks-of-all-spanish-caminos-in-one-file.341/
Is the one you make a combination with other resources?

 

[John Sikora]

Yes he did. It goes from major starting point to major starting point as an overview. That's great. I'm probably a hybrid. With the file that I've about 25% of the way through it will have the following:

1) Individual legs that I walked that mostly match the Camino legs (that's a little different than the guide since I walked it in about 45 days) but I think it's better than nothing. I could combine or match the legs but that's a lot more work
2) Individual tours for each leg prebuilt that follow the tracks so that someone could either remember or preview what they are walking
3) More interesting for the techies is that you'll have the full XML that runs the whole mess so that you can play with it if needed.
4) I'm actually taking a movie of each leg and embedding it in a 5-16 minute video of each leg that I walked since I used my GoPro to record it was well. Definitely amateur but you'd be amazed at how much you remember (or maybe forgot) when you actually see a video of where you walked. The short flyover video could also be supplied so that someone could download the video of the flyover to their whatever (tablet, iphone, etc.) if they really wanted to.
5) If it made sense, I was thinking of also offering the file, videos, and instructions to Ivar to sell or distribute as he sees fits with money going to the Camino. Might be a good donativo.

Sorry for the long winded answer.

 

[CaptBuddy]

Is is something like this that you have in mind, if so it has been done, if not then go for it.

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Can't verbalize why, but (with the exception of the SDdlC waste treatment plant) this was one of my favorite days.
Visiting Spain next year with some non-Camino friends, and we are thinking about walking this section with them.
Thanks for the GE video.

 

[John Hawke]

I for one would love to see it!
Thanks

 

[John Sikora]

Ok, as promised here is the kmz and kml files that have the routes that I walked last Camino. Unlike the stuff on uTube, you can work with and create your own videos or use the tours that I set up as you wish. If you make any money off this, please share . Only kidding, but seriously, if you have a fast enough graphics card and internet connection, setting the 3d buildings and full scenery support on and using one of the tours really generates an interesting image. Didn't realize you much the Camino really meandered around.

Also, when you run a tour or look at a path, don't forget that GE allows you to display the altitude. That way, you can see how tough it really was to walk those million steps.

All you should have to do is double click the kmz file (if you have GE installed) and it should work.

Note that the kml file is uploaded as a .txt file so rename it if you want to use it.

 

[Cathy K.]

I haven't played much with Google Earth but I think you are looking to do something like the kml files linked to on these webpages:

• http://trekopedia.com/?page_id=469

• http://trekopedia.com/?page_id=3225

Thanks, Rick,
Amazing, thru your suggested links,I was able to see the town of Astorga and bus station, and bought bus ticket from Madrid airport. Now for sure where I will be landing for us to do the starting point of our Camino. Our starting date is March 21st 2017. Am excited time is drawing near. Thanks again. From CathyK.