Thread: Europe Wanderkarte (walking-trail map) topo map for hiking

Hello is there a similar product (hiking) that covers UK?

I don't think a specific UK hiking map exists but you can use the excellent Garmin GB Discoverer 25K and 50k maps!

Other free EU Topo maps can be found here: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Hello,
I tried the Wanderkarte (complete Middle Europe, > 3GB, downloaded 2 days ago) as an image with BaseCamp, but the map was not accepted (no valid Garmin map or similar reaction).
Is there a solution to this problem? When installed in MapSource the map is working both in MS and BC, but it is very slow. I didn't try it in my Garmin device till now.

@qrumba

Have you checked that the MS flag (MapSource flag) is 0 in the IMG-file?
Files created with MapSource / MapInstall will get MS flag = 1. BaseCamp needs MS flag = 0 when reading memory card IMG files.

Example with MS flag = 1

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Check the IMG-file with gMapTool. If MS=1 then change that with gMapTool. Enable "☑ Advanced options" and then use "Write" tab and "☑ Set version in header" -> "MS 0".

@Ballebar

Yes, MS flag is 0 in IMG-file - this was the first I checked.
When starting BaseCamp the progression bar for Wanderkarte is red and it stays red till the message comes, that it is not a valid Garmin chart. BaseCamp works some seconds (~ half minute) for this.
I have many other charts on virtual floppy drive working with BaseCamp very well.
I will try it with other 'Wander- & Reitkarten' - maybe it works with 'Inselkarte' and report results here.