Verifying an Imported Route

#1 · 11.09.2026, 13:09

When a route is imported from a third-party source, it would make sense to check during import whether it matches the default settings in the route parameters.
For example, if no unpaved sections are selected, all individual unpaved sections should be displayed. Then you can decide whether to accept them or plan an alternative route.

That happened to me, and I wish I'd known about it beforehand.

This could also be applied to other settings, such as ferries or toll.

Greetings,

Michael

#2 · 11.09.2026, 14:32

A GPX file does not contain any information as to what routing mode and avoidances were selected in the source application.

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#3 · 11.09.2026, 22:16

I know.

But we have routing preferences in Scenic.

I often organize trips for friends.
Sometimes on street bikes and sometimes on adventure bikes.
That's why I need to be sure whether there are any unpaved sections along the route or not.

#4 · 12.09.2026, 10:10

Ah. I understand now. I have something else in mind to indicate unpaved stretches in the route. Will be coming very soon.

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#5 · 13.09.2026, 09:47

Quote from Guido on 12.09.2026, 10:10

I have something else in mind to indicate unpaved stretches in the route. Will be coming very soon.

Looking forward to what's in store there... but I also know that these features are only as good as the map data, which, in my area, is pretty dismal when it comes to paved vs. unpaved roads. I'm regularly surprised by stretches of dirt or gravel road when following routes presented when using "avoid unpaved" in my route mode selections. I later correct them when I can, but it's not always easy to note exactly where pavement ends and begins on a ride...

#6 · 13.09.2026, 13:17

I‘m with you.

But an indicator is at least helpful

to avoid possible obstacles.

It could not be a 100% solution.

Greetings,

Michael