Uploading *.gpx route to Garmin Edge

After I got the Garmin Edge 530, the upload of the route to the device always confused me, so I created this cheat sheet:

Uploading the route to the Garmin

Option #1 – upload directly via USB

Copy the *.gpx file with the route to /Garmin/NewFiles/.

Option #2 for Apple users – upload via iPhone Garmin app and AirDrop

• Airdrop the *.gpx file to the iPhone and open it with Garmin Connect.
• Go to More (bottom right) → Training → Courses → (select course) → tap tripple dot (in upper right corner) ⋮ → Send to Device
• Let the app sync with the Edge.

Option #3 – upload via Garmin Connect (and mobile/desktop app)

On the Garmin website...

• Go to Garmin Connect Online
• Continue to Training → Courses → Import
• Rename the course from Untitled to something user friendly (2022-03-15 Marianske udoli 30km).
• Click “Save New Course”

Then in iOS app...

• In iOS app Garmin Connect go to More → Training → Courses, open the desired course, tap the three vertical dots and selsect Send to Device.
• Sync the devices to upload the course.

Or...

• Click "Send to Device" on the website and let it sync through Garmin Express desktop app. (TBD)

Selecting the route in Garmin Edge 530 for navigation

(bring up main menu) → Training → Training plan → Find a course → (select course) → Ride