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Taiwan is located at the junction of the Eurasian Plate and the Philippine Sea Plate and due to the compression of those plates has a high density of mountains. It has hundreds of mountains above 3,000 meters, ranging from low altitude to high altitude, tropical to temperate zones; with rich ecological landscapes from broadleaf forests and coniferous forests to alpine grassland.

However, the risk of climbing such charming mountains increases due to the changeable terrain and climate and doing so without adequate preparation can be disastrous. According to statistics from the Ministry of the Interior, the top three main causes of mountain disasters in Taiwan are: getting lost (38%), falling into a valley (11%), and losing contact (5%). On average, more than 300 people have to be rescued every year, and nearly 200 die. As such, in addition to preparing basic mountaineering equipment before a trip (for details, refer to the "Preparations" section on the website), climbers should also download an "offline map".

What is an offline map?

An "offline map" is a map data package that can be downloaded in advance and be used "without an Internet connection." In the mountains, there is not always a signal or Internet access as at ground level, so it is recommended climbers download an "offline map" before setting off so they can see their "own location" through GPS signals in places without Internet access. No matter where you go, the offline map draws the route taken so in the event of an accident individuals can accurately report their coordinates and call for help. The most common file format is GPX (GPS Exchange Format, GPS Exchange Format), which can be used to describe road points, tracks and distances.

Offline map use tutorial

Instructions

Step1
Download APP
Download an "Offline Map" APP that can read GPX format.
Step2
Query offline map
Search the Internet for a tracking file (GPX) of the route you want to take, and pay attention to whether the source of the file is correct.
Step3
Download GPX archive
Click to download the file.
Step4
Enter APP operation
After importing the file into the APP, you can see the path route file and allow the APP to use GPS positioning to confirm your location.

Precautions

  1. Before departure, please check whether the "Offline Map" APP has been updated to the latest version.
  2. The GPX tracking file is for reference use only. Before climbing, you should still make judgments based on the actual situation to avoid minimize risk.
  3. Do not check your mobile phone while on the move. If you need to check it, stop and use the phone in a safe place.
  4. When climbing mountains, be sure to keep your mobile phone charged. In addition to carrying a portable power bank, you can also turn off Bluetooth and WiFi, reduce screen brightness and reduce use to effectively save power (turning off mobile data and turning on airplane mode can also be used to increases the battery life of mobile phones, but can only be used for positioning and tracking routes).

 

The following provides downloads of GPX, KML, KMZ and other file formats for all the Danlan trails and each route. Feel free to make use of it.

Complete trail map download list

Title name File type
Danlan Culture Path Keyhole Markup Language
Northern Path GPS Exchange Format KML資料包裝檔
Central Path KML資料包裝檔
Southern Path KML資料包裝檔
Yilan Path GPS Exchange Format Keyhole Markup Language

Route map download list

Title name File type
Zhuzaitan Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Liulanglu Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Shumeiping Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Tsanguangliao Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Yangtingli Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Longling Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Jinzibei Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Caoling Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Nuandong Canyon Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Old Nuandong Trail GPS Exchange Format
Wufenshan Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Yunmei Trail GPS Exchange Format
Fangzikeng Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Pinghu West Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Pinghu East Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Dakeng Mountain Ridge Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
ShangneiPinglin Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Zhongkeng Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Fangshankeng Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Kuolai Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Bengshankeng Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Beishixi Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Wantan Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Wushan Yueling Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Pingxi Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Shikong Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Zhongpushan Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Tudigongling Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Tiaomi Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Miaogaotai Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Shumei Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Dakeng Waigu Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Wai'an Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Wutuxi Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Sifenzi Historic Trail GPS Exchange Format
Lielijian Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Shitsao Bihu Hiking Trail GPS Exchange Format
Paoma Historic Trail Keyhole Markup Language
Danlan Cultural Trail North Path Keyhole Markup Language
Danlan Cultural Trail South Path KML資料包裝檔
Water Path KML資料包裝檔
Mountain-river connecting section KML資料包裝檔
City Cultural Trail KML資料包裝檔
Bangka Cultural Trail KML資料包裝檔
Dadaocheng Cultural Trail KML資料包裝檔
Historical Route KML資料包裝檔
Promotion Main Line KML資料包裝檔
Mountain Circle Branch Line KML資料包裝檔
Canal Branch Line KML資料包裝檔
Wetland Branch Line KML資料包裝檔
Mountain Border Branch Line KML資料包裝檔
Pastoral Branch Line KML資料包裝檔
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