Download Italy map in TCX format
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About TCX
Map of Italy in TCX — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
TCX (Training Center XML) is Garmin's XML training-data format that appeared around 2007 for the Garmin Training Center application. On osm2cdr we write TCX as a Course document following the TrainingCenterDatabase v2 schema: one Course with a Track of Trackpoints (latitude/longitude in decimal degrees) and optional CoursePoints for named POIs along the route. Line geometries become the track, point features become course points. To be honest: this is a planned route, not a recorded workout — there is no heart rate, cadence or power. The format stays useful for legacy devices like the Forerunner 305 / Edge 705 and for import into Strava and TrainingPeaks.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Water
Geometry by layer
- Water — waterbody outlines as tracks
What the file carries
The TCX file for Italy: the whole map comes as a single file, the file is plain text and opens in any editor, features come as a single stream, without named layers, OpenStreetMap tags are kept as feature attributes.
File size
The expected size of the TCX file for Italy is about 23 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .tcx |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How to use TCX for Italy
- Garmin Training Center — File → Open, and the course shows up in the list; from there it is sent to a device connected over USB.
- Garmin Connect — import the file into the courses section through the browser, then sync it to a watch or navigator via Garmin Express or your phone.
- Strava and TrainingPeaks — upload through the import form; remember that this is a route, not an activity: it carries no workout metrics.
Programs that open TCX
FAQ: TCX for Italy
Is this a recorded workout or a planned route?
A planned route (Course). The file holds a track and course points, but no recorded data — heart rate, cadence and power come from sensors during the ride.
How does TCX differ from FIT?
TCX is text XML, readable in any editor but 5-10x larger. FIT is the compact binary format of modern devices. Use TCX for old software and 2007-2012 devices, FIT for newer ones.
Will POIs end up in the file?
Yes. Point features are exported as CoursePoints with a name from the name attribute — Garmin Training Center shows them as icons along the route.
Will Strava accept the file?
Yes, Strava and TrainingPeaks accept TCX on import. Note that a Course file is a route, not an activity with metrics.
How many points fit into the file?
Up to 50,000 track points and 1,000 route points — beyond that the export trims the data. For a large territory it makes more sense to export a specific route or district rather than the whole road network of a city.
