Heart Running Route in Dakar
Run a heart-shaped route through Dakar. Download the GPX for Strava, Garmin & Apple Watch. €4.99, instant download.
Why run a heart in Dakar?
If you are visiting Dakar for a weekend or a race, a heart is a memorable “tour with a plot.” Export the GPX, start near your hotel or the start village, and you still get a coherent shape when you upload to Strava.
Practical tips
Pair your Dakar heart with a flat segment for warm-up, then settle into the shape — your trace looks cleaner when pace is steady.
Local running culture
Dakar feels alive on weekends — park loops and river paths fill with crews; a heart is your signature on that canvas.
New to GPS art? Read how to make Strava art and our beginner guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this heart route in Dakar actually runnable?
- Yes — every route follows real streets and paths in Dakar, optimized for a clear heart shape on your GPS tracker.
- What devices is the GPX compatible with?
- Works with Strava, Garmin, Apple Watch, Coros, Wahoo, and any app or device that imports GPX files.
- How long is the heart route in Dakar?
- Route distances vary — typically between 3 km and 15 km depending on the area selected in Dakar. Exact distance is shown before download.
- Can I customize the start point?
- The route is algorithmically optimized for the best heart shape in Dakar. You can generate multiple variants centered on different neighborhoods.
- Is it a one-time purchase?
- Yes — €4.99 for an instant GPX download. No subscription, no hidden fees.
- Is a heart route in Dakar safe at night?
- Stick to lit paths you know, wear visibility gear, and prefer well-trafficked areas. The GPX does not replace common sense — adjust start time and route if a segment feels uncomfortable.
- How is this different from drawing a heart in a map editor?
- CityHeart snaps to the road network in Dakar, so you get a runnable GPX — not a geometric sketch. That means fewer illegal cuts and a cleaner Strava upload.