Open a GPX file in Suunto
You add a GPX route to a Suunto watch through the Suunto app: import the route there, then sync it to the watch to navigate.
Reviewed on 2026-09-27 using official help where available.
AcceptsGPX (routes)
Free tierThe Suunto app is free.
Steps
- Open the Suunto app. On your phone, open the Suunto app (signed in to your account).
- Start a route import. In the map view, tap the “+” icon and choose “Import route (.gpx)”. You can also import from your routes library.
- Select your GPX. Pick your .gpx, adjust the route if needed, and save it.
- Sync the watch. Sync your Suunto watch; the route becomes available under the watch’s navigation (e.g. Navigation → Routes).
Quirks & limits
- Suunto imports routes as GPX only — a recorded workout file can’t be imported this way.
- Only Suunto watches with route navigation can follow the route; check your model.
Sources
See the route before you upload it
Not sure the file is the right one? Drop it into the viewer first — you'll see the full track on a map with distance, elevation and speed. Nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a GPX route onto a Suunto watch?
Import the GPX as a route in the Suunto app (map view → “+” → Import route), then sync the watch. The route appears under the watch’s navigation.
Does every Suunto watch support GPX routes?
Only models with navigation do. Check your watch’s specs — the Suunto app will still store the route regardless.