Generating GPX files for cycling in South Korea using Kakao maps

When I was cycling in South Korea in October 2025, I found it very useful to have good route data for my cycling computer. It was especially useful for navigating between the Four Rivers Cross Country bicycle path and railway stations or hotels.

Here’s my method for generating GPX routes.

  • Open Kakao Maps on my phone
  • Long press on my starting location, and select it as the ‘From’ point
Navigating ‘From’ the road just outside Cheongna International City railway station, Exit 1
  • Select the bicycle mode
  • Identify the ‘To’ point using a bookmark, location search, or the map
Kakao’s suggested route from Cheongna International City railway station to the start of the Four Rivers Cross Country bicycle path. Note the bicycle land percentage, 96% in this case
  • Tap on the profile area at the bottom of the screen to access the details, including the GPX file download button
‘Save GPX file’ button
  • Save the GPX file
  • Import it into the bike computer route app just like any other GPX file
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