Building upon our previous tutorials on 《Creating Dynamic Marathon Route Visualizations with MapPlus: A No-Code GIS Solution》 and 《Implementing Dynamic Marathon Route Visualization with Cesium》, this guide introduces a solution for users seeking pre-processed trajectory data without manual digitization.

Introducing Two Step Road Platform

Official Website: https://www.2bulu.com/

Two Step Road is China's premier outdoor activity platform offering:

  • Trail data sharing
  • Navigation tools
  • Event organization systems
  • Outdoor equipment marketplace
  • Community forums

The platform aggregates thousands of user-contributed GPS trajectories from hiking, cycling, and marathon activities across China.


Trail database interface

Data Acquisition Workflow

  1. Account Registration: Create free account
  2. Trail Discovery: Browse or search target routes

    Trail details with user descriptions

  3. Data Download:

    • Select desired trail
    • Click download button
    • Choose KML or GPX format

Important Note:
Downloaded files initially have .htm extension. Manually rename to .kml for GIS compatibility.

GIS Integration

QGIS Visualization

  1. Rename downloaded file to .kml
  2. Drag into QGIS workspace:
  3. View trail geometry and attributes:

Limitation: Rich media content from platform isn't fully parsed in QGIS.

Technical Value Perspective

Two Step Road exemplifies effective integration of geospatial technology and outdoor recreation:

  1. Technical Foundation: GPS data collection and sharing infrastructure
  2. Community Engagement: User-generated content ecosystem
  3. Business Model: Equipment marketplace and insurance services monetizing the platform

This case demonstrates how geospatial technologies can create sustainable business ecosystems beyond pure technical applications.