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Time flies when
you are having fun
Just as the headline and the old proverb suggests, time flies when you are
having fun. And time really flies now for us officials who are working with
the preparations for O-Ringen Åre. Soon we will finally be able welcome you
participants to beautiful Jämtland and Åredalen. How we long for this!
In total, we will be about 1000 officials
from Sweden and Norway who will
receive you with open arms to a mountain
landscape, which I hope will offer
clear blue skies, nice temperature, and lovely
days. This summer's O-Ringen Åre will have
everything that is expected of an O-Ringen,
varied terrain, nice arenas, nice officials who
take care of you, cosy barbecue areas at the
campsite and the sense of community that
everyone wants at this competition.
At the same time, I want to talk about the
fact that arranging O-Ringen in a mountain
landscape has its challenges. Postponing
the project for two years forced us to move
stages and redraw maps, then came a war in
Ukraine that have contributed to skyrocketing
transport costs. We have had to rethink both
once and twice, we have changed and redone
things. The changes have, among other things,
resulted in changes in our transports and the
addition of a fee for our stage buses.
What I can promise is that our route
planners, cartographers, officials, bus
drivers and all the functionaries involved
will do everything to ensure that you have a
wonderful week in Åre and the surrounding
area. We work all day (and sometimes night)
to make sure that everything works and is as
good as possible for you participants and we
really look forward to welcoming you to the
mountains this summer! On Saturday July
22nd, I hope to see you at the inauguration
of O-Ringen Åre 2023. I promise that the
entire O-Ringen week will be an experience
that you will carry with you for a long time
to come.
Welcome to O-Ringen Åre 2023
NICLAS LIDSTRÖM
Project manager O-Ringen Åre 2023
niclas.lidstrom@oringen.se
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IN THIS EDITION:
O-Ringen AB
Heliosgatan 3
120 30 Stockholm
info@oringen.se
Stage areas:
Trillevallen, Åre by,
Järpen och Ånn
25–35
Contact O-Ringen AB
Claes Forsberg | CEO
070-492 14 50, claes.forsberg@oringen.se
Niclas Lidström | Project manager O-Ringen Åre 2023
070-810 06 66, niclas.lidstrom@oringen.se
Mats Adolfsson | Sales
070-394 50 71, mats.adolfsson@oringen.se
Anna Wennertorp | Marketing, Experience
& Competitior services
070-952 54 78, anna.wennertorp@oringen.se
Magnus Johansson | Competition & IT
070-381 03 56, magnus.johansson@oringen.se
Photo: Peter Holgersson
See you in Åre
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Conny Gunnarsson | Logistics
070-8107349, conny.gunnarsson@oringen.se
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Responsible publisher
Claes Forsberg
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Photo: Åre Destination/Frida Berglund
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SATELLITE PARKING
ÅRE, DRAKLANDA
ARENA ÅRE BY
25/7 • EGNCON ELITE SPRINT
22/7 • BAGHEERA YOUTH RELAY
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Many types of accomodation
SATELLITE PARKING
JÄRPEN
MOLANDA CAMPING
ARENA JÄRPEN
26/7 • STAGE 3
38–39
Three stages MTBO
JÄRPEN CAMPING
ÖSTERSUND
ARENA RÖJSMON
25/7 • STAGE 3
28/7 • STAGE 5
55
Åsa helps us out with our sustainability work
Photo: Anette Andersson.
Perfect leg stretcher
on the way to Åre
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Transport to the stages
SATELLITE PARKING
UNDERSÅKER
20
Bus tickets, shower and dressing
31
SkiStars activity day
23–24/7 • STAGE 1–2
MÖRSIL
40–41
Different Trail-O
27/7 • STAGE 4
44–45
British national team runner in Åre
48
The perfect form of exercise for Britta
58–66
Discover more of Åre, Östersund,
Krokom och Tröndelag
70–79
O-Ringen 2024 och 2025
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Registration guide
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Åre 2023!
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Minna Thuresson
Ok Renen
D16
Why are you participating in O-Ringen?
– I'm competing at the O-Ring because it's such a fun competition.
You get to compete against everyone who is their own age from all
over Sweden in all five stages. It is good and fun because if you do a
bad race, you get another chance to do a better race the next day. I
also like that we live with the club and friends, and it is usually very fun
between the races and in the evenings.
What do you expect?
– I don't expect anything specific, but I hope for good and challenging
courses, and preferably a bit of a mountain feeling on some stage.
Have you been to O-Ringen before? What year and what did you do?
– I've been on every O-Ring that's been going since 2013 and all these
years I've competed in orienteering.
What are you looking forward to the most?
– I'm most looking forward to competing, trying my best, and hanging
out with friends before and after the competitions. I am also looking
forward to competing in mountainous terrain.
What do you think it is that makes O-Ringen a unique event?
– I think O-Ringen is different from other competitions because there
are so many participants, both in the woods and in the stadiums. I am
not used to that. But it is a lot of fun when a lot of people gather at the
same competition.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge?
– I always think that the hardest thing during O-Ringen is to manage
to run a good race, technically speaking, every day. It's easy to make
a couple of mistakes on some stage that I would have liked to have
avoided. See you in Åre 2023!
Britta Brännström
Responsible officials
O-Ringen Åre 2023
Why are you participating/getting involved in O-Ringen?
– Once O-Ringen is finally arranged in Jämtland, I want to be on board.
It is a wonderful happening every summer that fascinates me. Now I
get to see everything behind the scenes.
What do you expect?
– A big job by all our volunteers to make the event work well for all
visitors. It will be a type of O-Ringen that has never occurred before
and it will be exciting to see the outcome.
Have you been to O-Ringen before? What year and what did you do?
– I went with my friends from Övertorneå to Östersund in 1989 and ran
O-Ringen for the first time and now I have lived here for a long time.
Since then, there have been many O-Ringen for me in various ways
with friends and the club. Now the children have grown into O-Ringen
and do not want to miss it.
As a volunteer what are you looking forward to the most?
– I look forward to launching everything we have worked with and
hope to have time to have a moment to meet all the officials who
gather here from all over.
What do you think it is that makes O-Ringen a unique event?
– The opportunity to see places and nature that I wouldn't have visited
otherwise. And to do it with family and friends in both an active and
relaxed context appeals to me.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you?
– For the event in general, I think the traffic and logistics in our narrow
valley will be a challenge. For me personally, managing volunteers, it is
a huge challenge to get all the officials in place.
Satu Andersson
Hotel manager
Holiday club
Why are you getting involved in O-Ringen?
– For us, it is important to be involved in attracting new target to our
adventure hotel and thus also to Åre as a destination. This gives us the
opportunity to run a year-round open hotel where both new guest
experiences and more jobs are created.
What do you expect from O-Ringen Åre 2023?
– So very much! A full hotel and fully booked activities where active and
curious guests want to combine O-Ringen with a unique mountain
experience. The opportunities for different activities and dining experiences
in Årefjällen are many. In addition to wanting our guests to discover
everything on offer, we want to awaken their desire to come back!
Have you been to O-Ringen before? What year and what did you do?
– I visited O-Ringen for the first time in Uppsala in the summer of 2022.
This was to prepare us as a business for what is to come. What a wonderful
festival and what a professional event!
As a partner, what are you looking forward to the most?
– That our adventure hotel will be able to show what we can do when
it comes to delivering world-class services and logistics. As visitors
to O-Ringen in the mountains, we want our guests to have a unique
experience. That is our primary goal!
What do you think it is that makes O-Ringen a unique event?
– It is an achievement that it every year manages to attract new
participants while having so many recurring ones. Then choosing
to change destination from year to year gives the event a twist that
makes it even more vibrant and more exciting to visit.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you?
– To predict when we will have the most visitors at the hotel and to be
able to give everyone who wants the same opportunity to experience
our pool, our activities and our restaurants. We also want to have time to
bake as many Neapolitan pizzas as visitors want to eat. We cannot wait!
Shannon Jones
Abominable O-Men Australia
D40 kort
Why are you participating in O-Ringen?
– We come to Europe in the summer when it's winter at our place.
We will be on vacation for 5 weeks and really want to visit Sweden.
Participating in O-Ringen feels like a perfect opportunity to spend time
in the Swedish mountains and the children get to try orienteering in
Sweden! We will live with friends who live in Sweden so it will be a really
fun holiday.
What do you expect from O-Ringen Åre 2023?
– It will be fun to see the Swedish mountains and I look forward to
exploring the Åre area. I know that the competition will be of a very high
standard, and I look forward to experiencing the excitement of O-Ringen
together with so many people!
Have you been to O-Ringen before? What year and what did you do?
– I was on O-Ringen in 2003 but I don't remember my results. I was not a
very experienced orienteerer at the time.
What are you looking forward to the most?
– I hope to get around my courses without getting lost! The terrain will
be very different from what I'm used to so I think it will be really hard,
but in a good way! I am enrolled in D40 Short. I'm super grateful that this
class is offered with a free-start so I can help my kids to their starts and
then go off to mine. I'm really looking forward to spending a week in this
really special area.
What do you think it is that makes O-Ringen a unique event?
– I've heard so much about O-Ringen in the last 25 years. I think it's
special because it's such a big event! There must be so many people involved
in the organization. Our biggest event in Australia has around 700
people competing, so to experience when 20,000 people run O-Ringen
is truly phenomenal.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you?
– Probably the technical challenge with tricky courses in the unfamiliar
terrain of Åre. I am really looking forward to it!
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Aktivitetspartner till O-Ringen 2023
Vilken väg
väljer du?
Här, i de djupa småländska skogarna, valde vi vår väg
för snart 80 år sedan.
Ett vägval där trygghet och långsiktighet väger tyngre
än snabb tillväxt och flyktiga trender. Där hantverk
och omsorg går före slit och släng.
I fyra generationer har vi i familjen Lindholm tillverkat
hus på vårt sätt. Småländska trähus för hela livet, från
en familj till en annan.
Det är inte lätt att veta vilken väg som är den bästa.
Men som Sveriges mest rekommenderade hustillverkare
vill vi tro att vi valt rätt.
Vilken väg väljer du?
ENGCON VISAR VÄGEN
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OVERVIEW O-RINGEN ÅRE 2023
SATELLITE PARKING
DUVED
O-RINGEN SQUARE
FRÖÅ GRUVA
26/7 • STAGE 3
SATELLITE PARKING
SUNDVALLEN (STAA)
SATELLITE PARKING
ÅRE, DRAKLANDA
ARENA ÅRE BY
ARENA JÄRPEN
26/7 • STAGE 3
25/7 • EGNCON ELITE SPRINT
22/7 • BAGHEERA YOUTH RELAY
SATELLITE PARKING
JÄRPEN
JÄRPEN CAMPING
MOLANDA CAMPING
ARENA RÖJSMON
25/7 • STAGE 3
28/7 • STAGE 5
ARENA ÅNN
27–28/7 • STAGE 4–5
ÖSTERSUND
23–24/7 • STAGE 1–2
MÖRSIL
SATELLITE PARKING
27/7 • STAGE 4
UNDERSÅKER
ARENA TRILLEVALLEN
23–24/7 • STAGE 1–2
TRÄNINGSBANOR MED TIDTAGNING
19–22/7 • OTTSJÖ
VÅLÅDALEN
23–24/7 • STAGE 1–2
First day of
competiton is
on Sunday.
Get to Åre
0 1 2 3 km
You can easily get to Åre by train, car
or plane, depending of what suits you.
You will find the train station in the middle of Åre village
and several of the trains to Åre also stops in Järpen and
Undersåker and has a stop in Duved after Åre station.
The night train is a very convenient way to get to Åre
from several places in Sweden.
Approximate travel times by train to Åre; from Stockholm
7 hours, from Gothenburg 10 hours and from Malmö
11 hours.
If you choose to take the car, the E14 will take you all the
way the way forward from both east and west. Do you
come from inland it is the E45 north up to Svenstavik
where you chooses to drive towards Åre and Trondheim.
If you are coming from the north, there are several
routes to take. Via inland and E45 south to Östersund
and then E14. Or road 87 from Sollefteå to Östersund
and then E14 west.
If you are travelling by plane, there are two international
airports; Åre Östersund airport approximately 85 km
southeast about Åre and Trondheim Lufthavn Vaernes
in Norway approx 135 km west of Åre.
At both airports, you can pre-book a taxi for onward
travel transport to your accommodation.
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Hittaut - perfect leg stretcher on the way to Åre
Above: Mountain wiev when you do Hittaut on your way to Åre. Below: Hittaut in Järpen.
At the time of writing, Hittaut is planned at 94 locations
around the country. Through the preventive health care
concept, which has attracted 100 000 participants three
years in a row, the general public has become aware of
orienteering. With maps in 112 of Sweden’s 290 municipalities,
Hittaut also offers great training opportunities
for the avid orienteerer – on holidays, work trips or on the
way to O-Ringen.
Hittaut at Fröå gruva.
More than 150 clubs are involved in arranging
Hittaut, from Luleå in the north to Trelleborg in
the south. The controls, called checkpoints, come in
four difficulty levels where green is easiest, followed by
blue, red and black. The map areas used can be anything
from wilderness to urban adjacent forests and urban environments.
In addition to scenic spots, the checkpoints can offer
beautiful views, natural phenomena, works of art, architecture,
historical sites and hidden gems.
Use Hittaut in your orienteering training. Set your own course
or take as many checkpoints as you can in a set amount of time.
Train sprint, medium or long distance. Feel free to create a
Hittaut account and register your taken checkpoints so you can
follow the standings in the leaderboards. All maps are available
digitally in the Hittaut app and on the website hittaut.nu. Paper
maps can be downloaded from delivery points that are posted
on each organizer's Hittaut website. Many of the maps can be
downloaded from the website and printed at home. In Jämtland
there is Hittaut around Åre and Östersund.
Andreas Lövdal, project manager for Hittaut in Åre, gives us
some pointers on where you can sharpen your skills for O-Ringen
with the Hittaut map in hand.
To try mountain orienteering you
can visit Kall, Fröå, Ottsjö and Duved
• Kall is a smaller map area but it is nice and gives a lot of mountain
feeling when you get to the heights.
• Fröå is in my opinion one of the better places
we have when it comes to orienteering. A good
challenge with varying terrain and views of, among
other things, Åreskutan.
• In Ottsjö you can practice running in wetlands. In Ottsjö,
O-Ringen will also have a training map of the western part,
but we will be located in the eastern parts.
• Duved's map area offers one hundred percent bare mountain
terrain. It's a bit of a distance to get there, but once you do you
are richly rewarded.
The Hittaut maps in Hallen, Mörsil, Järpen, Tossön,
Undersåker and Åre are at a lower altitude.
• In Järpen, we have created proposals for a medium difficulty
course of 3.4 km and a difficult one of 5 km. We have written in
what order you can take the control points but not drawn any
lines on the map. The map area is not close to where the O-Ringen
stage will go.
Paper maps are available at most ICA stores. Download home
maps for your own printing and see delivery points on hittaut.
nu/are. In nearby Östersund, 20 different Hittaut areas are offered
with over 300 checkpoints. There is a rich cultural life and fantastic
opportunities for outdoor life. Most areas are located near
Östersund with somewhat easier Orienteering. For more challenging
orienteering, there are Häggenås and Storåsen, says Tomas
Björk, project manager for Hittaut Östersund. This year's Hittaut
areas are: Skidstadion, Spikbodarna, Odensala, Torvalla, Frösö
beach, Östberget, Frösö park/Bynäset, Rödön, Storåsen, Krokom
centrum, Lit, Häggenås, Brunflo centrum, Offerdal/Änge, Krokom,
Böle, Bräcke, Andersön and Lugnvik. Delivery points for maps can
be read on hittaut.nu/ostersund.
Stretch your legs during the trip to O-Ringen
If you travel by car to O-Ringen, there are several opportunities to
fit in a stopover at a Hittaut destination.
• If you come from the north along the E4 and road 87, there is
Hittaut in Luleå, Piteå and Skellefteå.
• On the way from the Stockholm region along the E4, road 84
and E45 there is Hittaut in Uppsala, Gävle, Bollnäs, Ovanåker
and Ljusdal.
• On your way from the Gothenburg region there is Hittaut along
the E45 and E16. Make a stop in Trollhättan, Säffle, Grums or
Mora which also includes Orsa and Älvdalen.
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Many types of accommodation
Book your
accomodation at
oringen.se
Camping site Molanda
Molanda is usually a small airport, located 5 km from Järpen and
25 km from Åre village. Molanda is beautifully situated at Indalsälven.
The campsite has around 900 spaces, half of which have
electricity. At the campsite there will be a restaurant, food truck,
kiosks, showers, dishwashing facilities and washing machines, as
usual at the O-Ringen camping site.
There will also be barbecue areas and good opportunities for a
bath. Our Competitor Services will also be available at the campsite
to a certain extent, for changes, purchase of start and printing
of number tags.
Transport to the stages:
From the campsite at Molanda you can take the bus directly to the
arena Trillevallen, Järpen and Ånn. Those who choose MTBO or
PreO can take the car directly to the respective arena and park there.
Camping site Röjsmon
The second campsite, Röjsmon sports grounds, has around 120
spaces, half of these with electricity. Röjsmon is in the middle of
Järpen and close to shops and restaurants. There is a shower and
changing rooms, as well as washing facilities. The distance from
the campsite at Röjsmon to Undersåker is about 14 km and the
distance into Åre village is about 25 km.
Transport to the stages:
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Car to the satellite parking in Undersåker and buses from there to
the stages. O-Ringen participants can also take Länstrafiken buses
from Järpen to Undersåker for further transport by O-Ringen
buses to Trillevallen.
Stage 3 (Järpen)
There will also be buses from the centre of Järpen out to the third
Stage. Walking distance from Röjsmon to the buses is about 150
meters.
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
Soft, hard beds
Racklöfska school, Jämtlands gymnasium,
Lunden och Kulturskolan
Soft beds are a very affordable new type of accommodation in
Åre. Soft beds have the same principle as hard beds, but instead
of bringing a sleeping mat or air mattress, you rent a bed with a
mattress, duvet, and pillow. You bring your own sheets and towels.
If you instead choose hard surface, you bring your own ground
sheet, duvet, and pillow.
Regardless of whether you choose hard surfaces or soft beds, the
accommodations are situated in dormitories at Racklöfska school,
Jämtlands gymnasium, Lunden and Kulturskolan in central Järpen.
The accommodations are located near Röjsmons Camping and next
to each other.
There are about 210 soft beds and 200 hard beds.
There are lavatories adjacent to the halls and showers are available
at Röjsmons sports grounds but also in the swimming pool and
sports hall which is located within the same area. There will be
barbecue places in the area.
For those of you who stay on hard or soft beds in Järpen, there
will be access to kitchens near the schools.
Transport to the stages:
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Take the car to the satellite parking in Undersåker or Länstrafiken
buses from Järpen to Undersåker. From Undersåker, O-Ringen will
take you to the stages.
Länstrafiken buses from Järpen to Åre for further transport out to
the stages in Ånn.
Motorhome pitches
In addition to the O-Ringen camping sites, there are several
privately owned pitches available. The pitches can be found at the
O-Ringen booking portal under accommodations. For example:
Såågården
The village of Såå is beautifully located by lake Åresjön overlooking
Åreskutan. The pitches are located 4 km from Åre village. There
is a 2 km bike path to the ICA shop in in Björnen, and 6 km to
Undersåker. There is access to lavatory and water.
Vålådalen Tourist Station
Offers pitches at its fine tourist facility. Here there is access to
shower, sauna, restaurant, and fantastic hiking trails. Vålådalen
also offers hotel rooms and cottages for rent.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Take the car to the satellite parking in Staa for further transport
with bus to the stages. O-Ringen participants will also be able to
travel with Länstrafiken buses from Järpen to Åre and further
transport out to the stages in Ånn.
Stage 3 (Järpen)
Car to satellite parking in Järpen. From here there will be stage buses.
There will also be buses from central Järpen to the stage in Järpen.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Take the car to the satellite car park in Staa for further transport
with the O-Ringen buses out to the stage. O-Ringen can also take
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Private accommodation,
hotels & hostels
Do you want to live with high mountains right on your doorstep
in one of the cosy accommodations that are scattered along the
beautiful Åredalen and the surrounding area? You will be able to
stay in private apartments, houses and cottages posted by private
individuals via our booking portal. In addition, there are plenty of
hotels, hostels, and guesthouses to choose from.
Transport to the stages depending on where you live:
Åre village
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Go to the bus stop located in central
Åre at Kyrklägdan. From there, there
are buses to the stages in Trillevallen.
Stage 3 (Järpen)
Go to the bus stop located in central
Åre at Kyrklägdan. From there, there
are buses to the stages in Järpen.
MTBO and PreO
have parking available
adjacent to the arena
all days.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Go to the central station in Åre, From there, you can take the train to
the stages in Ånn.
Here we list how to get to the arenas based
on where you live during O-Ringen Åre 2023
Tegefjäll/Duved
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Park your car at the satellite car park in Duved (which is located
at the Skistar lifts). Here you can park during the race days and
from the satellite car park parking you go to Duved village and
the train station to take the train to the stages. The train departs
according to a timetable that will be published at a later date. The
train journey to Undersåker takes about 20 minutes and from
Undersåker there will be buses to the stages in Trillevallen. The bus
ride takes about 15 minutes.
Åre Björnen, Kall, Huså*
Stage 3 (Järpen)
Park your car at the satellite car park in Duved (which is located at
the Skistar lifts). Here you can park during the race days and from
the satellite car park parking you go to Duved village and the train
station to take the train to the stages. The train departs according
to a timetable that will be published at a later date. The train journey
to Undersåker takes about 20 minutes and from Undersåker
there will be buses to the stage in Järpen. The bus ride takes about
15 minutes.
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Take the car to Undersåker and park in the O-Ringen satellite
car park. From the satellite car park, buses depart to the stages
at Trillevallen. The distance from Åre Björnen to Undersåker is
about 20 km. The buses from the satellite car park in Undersåker to
Trillevallen take about 15 minutes.
Stage 3 (Järpen)
Take the car to Järpen and park in the O-Ringen satellite car park.
The arena is within walking distance from the satellite car park.
The distance from Åre Björnen to Järpen is about 30 km.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Take the car to the satellite parking in Staa and park in the
O-Ringen satellite car park. The distance from Åre Björnen to
Staa is 15 km and from the satellite parking there are buses to the
arenas in Ånn. The bus ride up to Ånn from the Satellite Parking
takes about 20 minutes.
*There will be a limited bus capacity from Åre Björnen for those
traveling without a car. These buses will serve Åre, Björnen and Åre
village. From Åre village there are stage buses. We ask those of you
who have a car to take it to the designated satellite parking – feel free
to carpool.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Park your car at the satellite car park in Duved (which is located at
the Skistar lifts). Here you can park during the race days and from
the satellite car park parking you go to Duved village and the train
station to take the bus to the stages.
Järpen, Mörsil, Alsen or that area
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Take the car to Undersåker and park in the O-Ringen satellite car
park. From the satellite car park, there are buses to the stages at
Trillevallen. The buses from the satellite car park in Undersåker to
Trillevallen take about 15 minutes.
Stage 3 (Järpen)
Take the car to Järpen and park in the O-Ringen satellite car park.
One of the satellite car parks is within walking distance to the
arena. From the other satellite car parks located in central Järpen
there are buses out to the stage.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Take the car to Staa and park in the O-Ringen satellite car park.
From the satellite car park there are buses to the arenas in Ånn. The
bus ride to Ånn from the satellite car park takes about 20 minutes.
Undersåker, Trillevallen,
Edsåsdalen, Ottsjö, Vålådalen
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Those of you who live in Trillevallen have walking distance to the
arena. Those of you who live in Undersåker, Edsåsdalen and Ottsjö
can take the car to Undersåker and park in the satellite car park
lot and then take our buses to the arena. Those of you who live in
Vålådalen take a direct bus from Vålådalens Fjällstation to stages 1
and 2. It stops at Vallbo as well.
Stage 3 (Järpen)
Take the car to the satellite car park in Järpen for further transport
to the arena by bus. The satellite car park is in central Järpen.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Take the car to the satellite car park at Draklanda located inside
Åre By. From here there are trains to Ånn and stages 4 and 5.
Beautiful views in Ånn. Photo: Niclas Lidström.
Ånn or west of Ånn (or arriving from Norway)
Stages 1 and 2 (Trillevallen)
Take the car to Undersåker and park in the O-Ringen satellite car
park. From the satellite car park, buses depart to the stages at Trillevallen.
The distance from Åre to Undersåker is about 20 km. The
buses from the satellite car park in Undersåker to Trillevallen take
about 15 minutes.
Stage 3 (Järpen)
Take the car to Järpen and park in the O-Ringen satellite car park. The
satellite car park is within walking distance to the arena.
Stages 4 and 5 (Ånn)
Take the car to the satellite car park in Ånn for those coming from
the west. Note, there are limited parking spaces in Ånn so feel free
to carpool.
The above information may change right up to week 30.
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Bus ticket to get to our
arenas in Trillevallen,
Järpen and Ånn
The bus ticket will cost SEK 70 per competition day or
SEK 345 for the whole week. The bus ticket includes
discounts and offers that are useful during the O-Ringen
week, such as 10 % discount on ICA Åre, a discount on
the club cake at Åre bakery and discounts on experiences
at Holiday club. Children and youths up to the age of 16
(born 2007 or later) travel for free on our buses. The
executive committee of the orienteering federation has
granted O-Ringen an exemption to exclude the cost of
transportation from the registration fee.
The reason for our need to charge a fee is the fact that the transport
costs have risen to three times their original level in a fairly
short time. The increase is due to two years of pandemic related
postponement together with the prevailing external situation with
generally increased costs.
Our campsite in Molanda will have transport by bus from the
campsite to our Foot-O arenas. For other accommodations in
Åredalen, parking will be available at one of our satellite parking
lots with further transport by bus or train to the arena. Participants
in MTBO and TrailO have their own arenas that offer parking
every day, so you do not require a bus ticket.
Practical information about the purchase of bus tickets will be
sent separately. As soon as all parking areas and bus lines are ready,
they will be posted on our website. This will be done well in advance
of week 30. You as participants will also receive a questionnaire
before week 30 to help us plan the use of buses in more detail
based on where you live.
Parking fee for satellite parkings for our Foot-O is included in
the bus ticket.
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
Shower and dressing
This year we will offer shower facilities at our campsites
at Molanda and Röjsmon as well as at schools in Järpen,
Åre and Duved. There will be plenty of changing rooms and
showers here.
The reason we don't have showers at our arenas has to do with
financial and environmental sustainability. This way we avoid
having to transport water long distances with tanker trucks and
in addition, we reduce costs by SEK 650,000. This decision was
also influenced by the experience of O-Ringen Sälen 2016, where
the vast majority of participants lived in cottages and apartments,
and therefore chose to go home and shower instead of using the
showers at the arenas.
At our arenas in Trillevallen, Järpen and Ånn, there will
be changing opportunities for women and men at designated
changing areas. At our MTBO arenas in Östersund and Röjsmon
there are showers and changing rooms adjacent to the arenas. PreO
has showers and changing rooms at arena Vålådalen and arena
Röjsmon but not for Fröå mine and Mörsil.
Kom ihåg Motionsloppsförsäkringen!
Sjukdom eller skada kan komma snabbt och du ska inte tävla
i O-Ringen om du inte är helt frisk. Med Motionsloppsförsäkringen
för bara 155 kronor får du pengarna tillbaka om du
blir sjuk eller skadad. Gäller för obegränsat antal lopp under
ett år. Glöm inte berätta för morfar bara.
Hela anmälningsavgiften tillbaka vid skada eller sjukdom!
Gäller för obegränsat antal lopp under ett år!
Kostar endast 155 kronor!
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EN HALV LITER
SVENSK SOMMAR
I vår nyhet Jordgubb samsas svensk färsk grädde
med solvarma jordgubbar från Stora Berg självplock.
En somrig smak av Sverige helt enkelt.
O-RINGEN ÅRE 2023
COMPETITION PROGRAM
& stage areas
JORDGUBBARS
SVENSKA VÅRA FÖLJ
GRÄDDGLASS
TILL RESA
FOOT-O
SAT 22/7
Åre by
Bagheera
youth relay
SUN 23/7
Trillevallen
Stage 1
Long distance
MON 24/7
Trillevallen
Stage 2
Long distance
TUE 25/7
SkiStar
Activity day
WED 26/7
Järpen
Stage 3
Middle distance
THU 27/7
Ånn
Stage 4
Middle distance
FRI 28/7
Ånn
Stage 5
Long distance
ELITE TOUR
Trillevallen
Stage 1
Long distance
Trillevallen
Stage 2
Long distance
Åre by
Stage 3
Elite sprint
SkiStar
Activity day
Ånn
Stage 4
Middle distance
Ånn
Stage 5
Long distance
MTBO
Östersund
Stage 1
Middle distance
Östersund
Stage 2
Long distance
Röjsmon
Stage 3
Sprint
TRAIL-O
Vålådalen
Stage 1
Vålådalen
Stage 2
SkiStar
Activity day
Fröå gruva
Stage 3
Mörsil
Stage 4
Röjsmon
Stage 5
När livet leker
Photo: Niclas Lidström.
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Following linear
marshes or the edge of
a larger marsh makes
navigation easier
and offers quicker
running
2600 m / 25 m stigning
2350 m / 75 m stigning
2320 m / 85 m stigning
STAGES 1 & 2
TRILLEVALLEN
2840 m / 80 m stigning
Above: Example leg, open fell. Below: Example leg, ski slopes.
Stage 1 offers tricky route choice challenges,
as parts of this terrain are both
vague and difficult to get an overview
of, thanks to reduced visibility. Runners
who can use their compass well and
use the larger features as handrails
and catching features have a great
chance of a good result here.
The forest varies from sparse birch forest,
with runnable underfoot vegetation, to spruce
forest, where the going is slower underfoot.
Example leg for beginners
Many runners usually avoid marshes, mainly
because they are slower to run through. So
for most less experienced runners, using
marshes as handrails isn’t something they’re
Example leg for experienced runners.
used to. In Åre, the marshes are mostly very
runnable and running over open marshes
can be a good idea, making it easier to see
ahead and know where you are. Following
linear marshes or the edge of a larger marsh
not only makes navigation easier but offers
quicker running than in the forest at the side
of the marshes.
Example leg for experienced runners
For more experienced orienteers, Stage 1
won’t offer big route choice challenges but
parts of the terrain are vague and in places
it’s difficult to see ahead, with reduced
visibility. So you have to be careful with your
direction and use the larger features, such as
marshes, as handrails and catching features.
In this example it’s a good idea to take a
bearing to the left of the straight line (red
route) and use the large marsh south-east of
the control as a catching feature. It’s easier
to find the control from the north-west tip
of the lower marsh than from further north,
closer to the straight line (blue route). There
is less fine orienteering and not as much risk
of overshooting.
Stage 2 at Välliste offers hilly mountain
orienteering, featuring steep slopes
and high ridges with fantastic views.
O-Ringen’s highest ever control point
sits 1025m above sea level, with 360
degree views across Jämtland and
Trøndelag.
The hill tops are very runnable, with mountain
heather and short grass underfoot. The
surface is almost like a tartan athletics track.
The sides of the slopes usually have more
undergrowth, with some areas of goat willow
and juniper. The mountain marshes on the
slopes are as a rule runnable and many of
them are rich in cloudberries at the time of
year when O-Ringen is held.
The mountain forest has many glimmering
birches, with some spruce. Small areas
of detail offer challenging fine orienteering
and grassy undergrowth. There are few paths
in the areas and a typical long leg on this
stage will feature route choices based on the
contour shapes.
Example leg, open fell
Here, it’s important to take the time to choose
the best exit from the control before starting
each leg. Straight (green line) starts with an
85m climb up a long and energy-sapping
hill, but once the top has been reached it’s a
quick downhill and your min/km will drop
dramatically. You’ll get a safe entry into the
control as long as you stay high on the open
fell, above the forest.
If you exit a bit to the left (blue line),
you’ll have a more gentle climb to start with
and it will be easier to maintain a good
speed without adding too much distance.
If you want to save energy and have as
little climb as possible, the red choice might
be a good one. Here you save 70m climb
in exchange for 300m more distance. Like
the blue option, you get a good entry into
the control by keeping your height after the
open marsh 200m left of the control. The
purple route stays in the open, with good
runnability and visibility the whole way, as
well as a safe attack into the control, but is
maybe a bit too long.
Which way would you go if you ran the
leg in the other direction?
Example leg, ski slopes
This leg passes across the even slope of
Trillevallen’s ski runs. Here it is important to
avoid unnecessary climb, as well as to find a
route where you can keep a high speed. The
mountain forest is runnable and experienced
orienteers can either run straight or take care
to stay high on the way into the control.
1120 m / 80 m stigning
990 m / 80 m stigning
» Competition area Trillevallen
OL STAGE 1 LONG DISTANCE
SUNDAY 23 JULY 2023
ELITE TOUR STAGE 1 LONG DISTANCE
SUNDAY 23 JULY 2023
OL STAGE 2 LONG DISTANCE
MONDAY 24 JULY
1010 m / 85 m stigning
1140 m
/ 100 m stigning
ELITE TOUR STAGE 2 LONG DISTANCE
MONDAY 24 JULY
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SPRINT
ÅRE BY
Photo: Anette Andersson.
There will be sprint races in Åre on two occasions during
the week: the Bagheera relay for juniors in connection
with the opening ceremony and the Engcon Elite Sprint,
which is Stage 3 of the Elite Tour.
Length of the different routes: red 504m, blue 611m, green 496m,
orange 606m and yellow 481m.
Example leg, Bagheera relay
A leg from left to right in a residential area on the edge of Åre, with
several possible route choices. As well as the four route choices
shown on the map there are many micro route choices, where you
have to choose the best line.
As shown, the blue route choice is shortest. You keep close to the
straight line all the way and can maintain high speed, if you’re in
control of the navigation.
The red route choice is only a few metres longer but has a few
more changes in direction and an extra flight of steps to get up.
The green choice is good for those who want to run round. The
purple choice has simple orienteering but is a little too long. The
green route is also on tarmac for a large proportion of the leg,
which might be better than the uneven, grassy slope.
During the relay, it’s important to stay in control all the way,
because it’s not certain that the route choice that’s best for you is
best for the other people running your leg.
Example leg, Engcon Elite Sprint
A classic Åre leg. A route choice which uses the E14 underpasses
to break up the leg, as well as other micro route choices that must
be made at the start of the leg when you run between the buildings.
It’s easy to try too hard to run quickly and choose badly.
As we can see, the yellow route is actually the shortest, closely
followed by the green one. On the red route you would lose around
ten seconds and if you’re tempted by any of the right-hand variants
you’ll have an extra 120m to run!
» Etappområde ÅRE BY
BAGHEERA RELAY, SPRINT RELAY
Saturday 22nd July 2023
ELITE TOUR STAGE 3 ENGCON ELITE SPRINT
Tuesday 25th July 2023
Åre offers an interesting urban area with an irregular layout of buildings,
many alleyways, steps and small passages. The terrain provides a
mixture of intense orienteering and tough hills. The entire town is on a
slope, adding an extra dimension to route choices.
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SkiStars activity day – Tuesday 25th July
VÄLKOMMEN TILL
BEIJER BYGGMATERIAL
Hos oss finner du allt det du behöver
för små eller stora byggprojekt.
Tips och goda råd bjuder vi på!
SkiStar are opening all
lifts until 8pm during
O-Ringen week!
Photo: Emrik Jansson.
STOLT PARTNER TILL
O-RINGEN I ÅRE 2023
BEIJER ÖSTERSUND • HAGVÄGEN 35 • 075 240 1723
BEIJER ÅRE • SOLBRINGSVÄGEN 4 • 075 240 1725 • BEIJERBYGG.SE
As usual, we have an activity day in the middle of the
competition programme – this year, we’re providing this
alongside SkiStar. It will be on 25th July for everyone taking
part in the Orienteering and Trail-O. For MTBO competitors
and the Elite Tour, it will be on Wednesday 26th July.
There will be lots going on. On the programme we have Stage 3 of
the Elite Tour, Engcom Elite Sprint, in Åre town centre. In partnership
with SkiStar, we’re also organising a wide range of activities to
choose from.
Use the lift system to get up and enjoy the beautiful views and
mountain surroundings of the high open fells, while saving your
legs some climbing. Perhaps you would like to use some of the
many hiking trails when you’re up there; almost all the trails can
be adapted to let you travel either up or down in the lift. The best
lifts to use depend on which trail you want to hike. You can find an
overview of the lift system at skistar.com – Åre – Summer.
In Åre Björnen you’ll find a climbing park for the whole family,
featuring 9 different courses with different levels of difficulty. This
year, the climbing park has a new course and now features tree
climbing – where, with the help of a harness and ledges, you can
climb a tree using your own strength.
The courses have a total of 80 different obstacles, all in and
around the trees, including rope swings and climbing walls. The
height levels in the park vary, with a highest point of 12m above
the ground. To use the climbing park you must be at least 7 years
old and 120cm tall. For younger climbers, there is a smaller park in
Björnen centre, where everyone can try some of the easier obstacles
at a lower height.
The climbing park also has 11 ziplines. The longest is 62m long
and takes you on a wonderful journey over Björnbacken, with
views across Åresjön.
The climbing park is located next to Åre Bike Park – Trail, which
is Scandinavia’s largest bike park and a trail arena perfect for adults
and children alike. If you don’t have your own equipment, you can
pre-order hire online at skistar.com or at SkiStarshop in Åre. Then
you just have to get out there, either on downhill runs or on our
network of cycling trails.
If all that isn’t enough, you can play padel, bathe, relax at a cafe or
just enjoy the beautiful views. However you decide, we recommend
checking the website at skistar.com. Click on Åre, then Summer!
Photo: SkiStar.
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ETT SVENSKT SPORTMÄRKE GRUNDAT 1981 I AVESTA
In the more
difficult areas
it’s possible to
find safer route
choices.
STAGE 3
JÄRPEN
This stage will be held outside Järpen,
around 25km east of Åre, and is a long
middle distance. The terrain features
open pine forest, marshes and some
areas of younger trees. With the
exception of some ski tracks and a
gravel road, there are few paths, so
many runners will get a feeling of
running in wilderness. The terrain is
moderately hilly.
To succeed on Stage 3, it’s important to be
able to keep control of your direction and
adapt to the constantly changing terrain.
From denser and trickier areas where you
have to slow down to stay in control, to open
pine forest and marshes with good visibility,
which allow very high speed. Even in the
more difficult areas it’s possible to find safer
route choices.
Example leg
A medium length leg with several possible
route choices, all staying quite close to the
straight line. Here it’s important to balance
speed against risk and the execution of the
leg is key.
If you want to minimise risk, choosing
the red or green route makes it possible to
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570 m / 15 m stigning
550 m / 20 m stigning
610 m / 20 m stigning
use features either to the right or the left
to guide you. When choosing these routes,
runners must weigh up whether the longer
route is acceptable for the lower risk.
For technically strong orienteers the blue
route is best, whereas for faster runners the
green route is better. The red option allows
high speed and low risk on the way at the
beginning of the leg but the second half is
very technically demanding. Of these three
alternatives, it gives the most difficult entry
into the control.
For even more security, there is a further
alternative following the ski track, the open
marsh and the edge of the water, taking the
control from the north.
» Competition area JÄRPEN
OL STAGE 3 MIDDLE DISTANCE
Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Stages 4 and 5
are characterised
by open forest and
large marshes
» Competition area ÅNN
OL STAGE 4 MIDDLE DISTANCE
Thursday 27th July 2023
ELITE TOUR STAGE 4 MIDDLE DISTANCE
Thursday 27th July 2023
OL STAGE 5 LONG DISTANCE
Friday 28th July 2023
ELITE TOUR STAGE 5 LONG DISTANCE
Friday 28th July 2023
STAGES 4 & 5
ÅNN
Stage 4 will take place in Ånn, around
30km west of Åre along the E14. The
stage is one of two middle distances
at Åre O-Ringen, offering typical West
Jämtland terrain with subtle terrain
shapes and vague, open forest, with
some large, open marshes.
With few paths and no big hills, route choices
going a long way round are not often a
good idea. Runners who can both maintain
their direction while running at high speed
in terrain that is sometimes tough will have
a good chance to do well on stage 4. In many
places there are few details to pick up, so the
compass will be important.
Example leg
A medium length leg on a slope, with some
route choice. As already mentioned, it seldom
pays to run very far from the red line
in this terrain, so the blue choice is the first
one to consider. Here, you can run on a gentle
downhill the whole way and, if you are
careful with your direction, there are several
details to use on the way. However, it’s worth
770 m / 5 m stigning
remembering that marshes are drier here in
Ånn than elsewhere in Sweden, so especially
the indistinct marshes under the red line
may be difficult to see in the terrain.
The red route choice uses the open
marshes, which are very clear in this terrain.
Here, you can keep a very high speed and
keep your height all the way to the large
marsh west of the control. This route choice,
however, gives the most difficult way into
the control and precious seconds may be lost
if you drop too low on the slope.
770 m / 20 m stigning
720 m / 5 m stigning
The green choice is perhaps a better one,
even though it means more climb. You can
keep a high speed on this route, too, and use
the slope and the felled area to catch you.
The way into the control is definitely the
easiest of these choices.
If you run cleanly, the blue option is definitely
the quickest, but if you want to orienteer
with less risk and save some energy, the
green choice isn’t much slower.
Stage 5 will be held at Ånn. During
the final stage, most courses have
only small amounts of climb, however
some courses climb onto a ridge before
turning towards the finish. The terrain
has vague forest and many marshes.
The terrain is very varied. There are many
marshy areas of mature spruce forest. This
part of the terrain is mostly very runnable.
Other parts of the terrain have denser
forest with somewhat reduced runnability.
In general, it will be important to use your
compass carefully and to know how far
you’ve gone. Most courses also cross large
marshes, where running strength and good
route choices are important.
The area around the arena has large glacial
depressions and dense spruce forest. There is
also a relatively comprehensive path network
used by the shortest courses. In this part of the
terrain, route choice and fine orienteering are
more important. Parts of this area have a hard,
sandy surface and birch forest.
To sum up, you could say that strong
orienteering skills in vague terrain will be
360 m
310 m
355 m
decisive during the final stage of the Åre
O-Ringen.
Example leg 1
This leg is from terrain with mature spruce
forest and many marshes. The terrain is very
runnable. The blue route choice is easily
the shortest, however you have to be very
careful with your direction. The red and the
green choices are similar, taking you through
mature spruce forest and crossing a stream at
the start of the leg. The red choice, however,
has a safer entry into the control, making it
the better option. None of the alternatives
have much climb.
465 m
30 m stigning
Example leg 1. Example leg 2.
495 m
30 m stigning
Example leg 2
Running straight is always shortest, but the
straight blue option involves a lot more risk
than the longer red one. The red route starts
with easy path running, before a rough
bearing takes you to the stream, which then
leads you into the control. The blue choice
requires much more careful compass work,
which for most orienteers would mean
slowing down a lot. It is also risky to use the
stream as an attack point when you are only
crossing it, meaning that you must use the
contours on the way to the stream to make
sure you’re in the right place. The red option
is best for most people on this leg, even
though it is longer.
1120 m / 80 m stigning
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Snällare orm
får du leta efter
Stela muskler och träningsvärk är nästan lika
vanligt som ormfobi. Ormsalva är dock inget
att vara rädd för. Tvärtom! Släpp loss. Rör
dig fritt och prestera på topp när du slingrar
dig fram i terrängen. Alltid på bettet i skogen
med Ormsalvan. Det kraftfulla linimentstiftet
Fire Stick är mycket enkelt att använda,
och du behöver inte kladda ner händerna,
varken före, under eller efter loppet.
Ormsalva är stolt sponsor till O-Ringen
och är ett av Sveriges mest kompletta
sortiment av liniment* för många behov.
Pssst... Ormsalva tillverkas i Borlänge
och finns att köpa på t.ex. Apotea.se
ALLT FÖR DIN MATLAGNING,
BAKNING & SERVERING
Liniment är en salva
med antingen kylande eller värmande
effekt. Den masseras in i huden
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Parking close
to the arena
on all stages
Come and try it at Järpen
The dense path network
makes for intense
orienteering and means
competitors must focus
» Programme O-RINGEN MTBO
MTBO STAGE 1 – Sunday 23rd July 2023
Arena ÖSTERSUND
Middle distance
MTBO STAGE 2 – Monday 24th July 2023
Arena ÖSTERSUND
Long distance
STAGES 1–3
MTBO
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
On the SkiStars activity day, 25th July, you can come and try
MTBO at Järpen. MTBO is high-speed, much like sprint orienteering
on foot, where you must make quick decisions and choose
routes based on how quickly you can ride on different tracks.
The competition at Järpen is sprint distance, mostly in a
residential area and the adjoining forest, with easily rideable, hard
tracks and roads mixed with narrow forest paths. You can also use
a hybrid bike, although e-bikes are not permitted. Don’t forget to
take a helmet, as they are compulsory.
You will be able to borrow a map board for MTBO at the event.
Parking is within easy cycling distance from the arena, where there
are showers, a food kiosk, a bike wash and race information desk.
MTBO STAGE 3 – Tuesday 25th July 2023
Arena RÖJSMON
Sprint distance.
This year it is unfortunately too far between the Foot-O and MTBO arenas
to compete in both disciplines on the same day. If you want to “do the
double”, however, you can compete in all three MTBO stages and then
O-Ringen 3 Days (Foot-O stages 3-5). Competing in just MTBO Stage 3
is also possible for O-Ringen runners, as this takes place on the SkiStar
activity day.
The race information desk for collecting numbers will be in Östersund.
MTBO at Östersund and Järpen
Stage 1 – Östersund
Stage 2 – Östersund
Stage 3 – Järpen
The first MTBO stage is a middle distance in the area around Östersund
ski arena. Here you’ll find fast rollerski tracks mixed with tricky
small trails that can be hard to ride. The dense path network makes for
intense orienteering and means competitors must focus.
The second stage uses the same arena but is a long distance and
takes place over a much bigger area east of Östersund, with varied
gravel tracks, larger easily cycle trails and smaller and more
technical paths. Here, the dense path network from the first stage is
swapped for areas where route choices are key.
The third and final stage will take place at Röjsmon, Järpen. This
stage will be sprint distance and will mostly use built-up areas with
tarmac surfaces. The start of the race will be in the forest, using
ski and rollerski tracks as well as paths. This stage will really test
competitors’ abilities to make quick decisions.
Arena Röjsmon, Järpen. Photo: Niclas Lidström.
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Parking close
to the arena
on all stages
Stage 1 – Start on the open fell
The third stage, just like the first, will be something special. We’ll
be going a few km east of Åreskutan to Fröå Mine, a copper mine
built in the mid-18th century and operating in various phases
until the start of the 20th century. The Fröå Mine association has
refurbished parts of the mine, which is now a tourist attraction.
This means we cannot compete during the day, when the visitors
are there, so the competition starts at 5pm. We have access to the
entire area, including the spoil heaps. The map has been updated to
have a contour interval of 2.5m.
For this stage, as for others, the area is currently embargoed for
competitors, but we highly recommend a visit later in the week.
We’ve had an excellent guided tour, which you will also get when
you visit. Don’t miss it!
Stage 4 – Mörsil
The first stage will be fantastic! The courses will be up on the open
fell, where you’ll be transported with minibuses. The arena has wide
views across Ottfjället and the surrounding area, with controls at both
shorter and longer distances away. There are no bushes or trees to hide
the view and sometimes reindeer wander the area. We’re hoping for
good weather, when being up there is better than any postcard.
Stage 2 - Vålådalens fjällstation
FIVE STAGES
FOUR ARENAS
The fourth stage will be a more “normal” competition in the
forest at Mörsil. A well-managed pine and spruce forest with
clear but technical contour orienteering. There are plenty of wild
raspberries, so try not to forget you’re competing!
TRAIL-O
Etapp 5 - Finale at Järpen
The first two Trail-O stages will take place at Vålådalen,
where Gösta and Olga Olander built a renowned training
centre for Gunder Hägg, the world’s best middle distance
runner of the era.
One of the stages will take you up onto beautiful Ottfjället, with
views across the other mountains. Here, competitors will encounter
lone mountain birches, open fell and wide marshes. The second
Vålådalen stage will take place in the valley itself, in completely
different terrain to that above the treeline.
The third stage will be an evening competition at Fröå mine. In
this old mining landscape, history comes to life as you explore between
the mine workings and remaining buildings. Most impressively
of all, the restored flatrod system drives the pump that keeps one
of the mineshafts dry, this in turn driven by a large water wheel.
Stage four will take place in Mörsil and the final fifth stage will
be held from the arena Röjsmon in Järpen.
» Programme O-RINGEN PREO
TRAIL-O STAGE 1 – Sunday 23rd July 2023
Arena VÅLÅDALEN
TRAIL-O STAGE 2 – Monday 24th July 2023
Arena VÅLÅDALEN
TRAIL-O STAGE 3 – Wednesday 26th Juy 2023
Arena FRÖÅ GRUVA
TRAIL-O STAGE 4 – Thursday 27th July 2023
Arena MÖRSIL
TRAIL-O STAGE 5 – Friday 28th July 2023
Arena RÖJSMON
The second stage will be held down in the valley at Vålådalens fjällstation.
The entire stage will take place on tarmac roads, which skiers
use all year round for training and competition – with rollerskis in
the summer and on snow from the middle of October.
Stage 3 – Evening at Fröå Mine
The fifth and final stage will be held at Järpen. The arena is at the
sport centre and ice rink. From there we go out into the forest via
the Ski centre’s tarmac rollerski tracks, with out and back forays
on good gravel tracks. The stage is divided into three parts, with
different terrain and forest types.
All three parts will have timed controls for the Elite class, two for
the A class and one for the B and C classes.
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Hector Haines – British national team runner in Åre
The maps
are fantastic
– the mapmakers
have done a really
good job
Photo: Niclas Lidström.
The British international runner Hector
Haines has had a long orienteering
career. He has been a part of the
British team for many years, racing
both at the World Cup and at several
World Championships. Hector has
lived in Åre for several years and is
now part of the organising team for
O-Ringen 2023.
– I think people will really enjoy the competitions
in Åre,” says Hector.
Hector Haines looks happy and a little
sweaty when we meet in Trillevallen. He’s
been out training and is now getting ready
to be filmed and photographed up here. This
mountain, Välliste, will be the venue where
the first two of Åre’s O-Ringen competitions
will be played out.
Trillevallen is an old ski resort, which has
been around for many years. Högfjällshotellet
was built in 1938 and it was here that
Olof Palme spent many days skiing.
Hector Haines has lived in the Åre valley for
some years now, when he followed the move
from the UK by heading further north to Åre.
How did a British team
runner end up in Åre?
– There’s a long story of course, but the short
version is that I missed the mountains too
much when I lived in Stockholm. I knew
that I wanted to stay in Sweden, though, and
it was easy to move my job up to Åre – so
that’s what I did!
How will competitors find their
O-Ringen experience in Åre?
– The experience will be great – I could even
say that it will be a unique O-Ringen experience!
We’ll have open fell terrain, as well as
many different kinds of forest. And the maps
are fantastic – the mapmakers have done a
really good job. You’ll be able to go up onto
the famous Åreskutan, too, if you want. And
finally, the Engcom Elite Sprint will be a great
show and orienteering party – right in the
centre of Åre itself!
Last summer, O-Ringen offered relatively
flat orienteering. This year will be different.
–Yeah, I would recommend that you train
on some of your local hills before coming to
O-Ringen in Åre. It’s physical terrain, and of
course there is some uphill, although runners
will in fact run further downhill than
uphill during the week!
The first two stages are right up in the
open fells. The third stage, in Järpen, offers
more traditional forest terrain, and stages 4
and 5 will be held at 550m above sea level
at Ånn.
– The terrain is tough and will require
strength and power to run quickly. But it’s
also very forgiving in a way – I think some
people will be surprised at how well they
recover between the races! But of course, if
you know that running uphill is particularly
tough for you, I recommend a few hill training
sessions so you arrive prepared.
Mountain terrain can often be vague.
Does that apply to the five stages at
Åre 2023?
– It’s a real variety. It’s not massively detailed
but there are some areas that will require really
good orienteering skills. The slopes and
open hilltops will demand accuracy with
your compass. As ever, compass is king!
We’ve arrived at the top of Väliste and below
us, to the east, we can see the ski lifts of
Trillevallen, and if we look to the north we
can see Åreskutan as well as Edsåsdalen. To
the south we can see Ottsjö and Vålådalen,
but also over to Härjedalen. It’s a wonderful
360 degree view and we can understand why
Hector like it up here.
– Sweden is awesome! I love the work-life
balance here and the club set-up is fantastic.
Sure, I sometimes go to Norway to get some
extra mountains, but Åre is a pretty good
base! And the coffee is great here. At least
compared to the UK.
– When I moved here I really missed
good sausages and good beer, although
Sweden has, in fact, got a lot better at this in
recent years. But these days I don’t really eat
much meat or drink much beer any more, so
there’s not much to complain about anyway!
Are you planning to stay here in Åre?
– Yes! I’ve actually just bought a house in
Duved. There’s a spare room, so if you need an
O-Ringen training camp, just give me a shout..
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
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Orienteering
is the perfect
form of exercise
for Britta
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She was the skier who abandoned traditional skiing for long distance races. She has
won the Vasaloppet and was outstanding in the long-distance world cup for several
years. But maybe you didn't know that Britta Johansson Norgren ran O-Ringen several
times and likes to take a map and compass and go out into nature?
– Orienteering is really good training for us skiers, she says.
I've
always liked
orienteering
Britta Johansson Norgren has turned 40, but
until last season she was an elite athlete with
a venture that has given her great success
in the ski track. In 2006, she competed in
the Turin Olympics and finished fourth in
the relay. She ran all the distances and was
active in the national team for many years.
She has also won both silver and bronze in
the World Championships, both times in the
relay. In 2014, she chose to start her venture
into the long-distance world cup, and she
has nothing to regret there. Success came
quickly and for 6–7 years she was dominant
in the long-distance world cup.
But after last year, she felt it was enough
and in recent years, she has been seen more
and more in the orienteering woods. This
summer at O-Ringen Uppsala, she participated
as a prize-giver and also managed to
run a stage.
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– Orienteering is incredibly fun to run.
As training for the ski season, orienteering
is perfect. It is clearly much more fun to
train with a map and compass in hand than
without, says Britta.
She grew up in Uppsala and therefore the
choice of cross-country skiing might feel a
little strange. But her family was into skiing
so the choice was perhaps not so difficult.
– But I remember when I was 5-6 years
old when I went to a competition with my
sisters. I read the map upside down and
didn't think it was that fun.
Britta's older sisters were doing orienteering
at the time, but after the upside-down
map, she tried cross-country skiing instead.
– And it turned out that it went really
well. So, then I chose skiing instead, says
Britta and laughs a little.
But as an adult, Britta started to run
orienteering as training for the winter. She
tested on Naturpasset and Hittaut.
– In addition, I have run Frösö 5-days,
a local series of competitions during the
spring. I usually take the challenge course
there, it's a little longer and a little easier.
She was involved in running the Mountain
Orienteering for a few years and she also ran
O-Ringen Hälsingland in 2006.
– I've always liked orienteering. It's a great
form of exercise. But I wouldn't call myself
an orienteerer. I'm not that good, she says,
laughing.
In the summer, O-Ringen will be decided
in Åre, and the idea is that Britta will have
time to run some open courses and maybe
also help as a functionary.
- Yes, I hope I'll have time for that!
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Eva and Henrik compete in Para-I
Alltid på väg...
Nu även Gröna transporter
Para-I
– New class
at O-Ringen
To make orienteering more accessible for people with various
disabilities, Swedish orienteering and O-Ringen have
been working to introduce a Para-I class at this summer's
competitions in Åre.
– It's going to be a lot of fun, says Eva Dahlberg and Henrik Berglund,
OK Storsjön, who will both be competing in the new class.
When a new class is now being created, it will be something
that suits both Eva and Henrik very well. Both of them live in
Östersund and one of the initiators, Marie Ohlsson, introduced
them to orienteering a few years ago and since then both are very
committed.
– I ran all the races this summer at the Youth Series, Henrik
says. And it was great fun.
The trophy stands on the windowsill, as proof that Henrik has
run all eight races. Eva started with orienteering last fall and even
though it started poorly, she thinks orienteering is fun.
– After the first training session, I said never again, says Eva.
But there will still be five stages for both of them this summer.
And it's actually thanks to Henrik and Eva that there now is a
Para-I class at O-Ringen.
– Eva and Henrik thought it was fun to run but felt that they
didn't have their own class to run in, then they asked me which
class they should run in at O-Ringen Åre, says Marie Ohlsson.
After discussions between SOFT and O-Ringen, a new class was
created.
– I think it is fun that you do two things at the same time, running
and reading the map, Eva says quickly.
Henrik thinks a little and then he says confidently:
– I think it's the social bit that is the most fun. Getting to know
so many new people at competitions and trainings.
Both Henrik and Eva are very active, they cycle, run, ski and
train at the gym. The para-I classes at O-Ringen will run approximately
2 km per stage and it is green difficulty that applies on these
courses.
– I hope to meet a lot of new people this summer, says Henrik,
smiling and adding:
– Now we're just hoping that many people sign up for this class.
Eva is looking forward to the competitions for several reasons.
– It will be great to be part of the premiere of the new class and
see if O-Ringen and the rest of the orienteering world dare to
invest in a Para-I class.
Likes the idea
In Swedish orienteering, we work to ensure that orienteering is an
inclusive sport for everyone throughout their lives, regardless of
physical ability, ambition or age. Several initiatives and projects
exist around the country to make orienteering more accessible for
people with various disabilities.
– The fact that O-Ringen can contribute to making the sport
accessible to more people feels both fun and obvious. Everyone
should be able to participate based on their specific conditions and
we look forward to welcoming all participants in our new class,
concludes Anna Wennertorp, Marketing and Experience Manager
at O-Ringen.
Participating in the Para-I class costs SEK 550 for 5 days and
SEK 110 for a stage start, for all ages regardless of when you register.
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Orienteerer Åsa Sund helps us
out with our sustainability work
För alla matoch
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Greengoat is the name of the company that helps
Swedish orienteering and our events to become more
sustainable. Greengoat Hållbarhetsbyrå is based in
Sandviken but also has an office in Stockholm and was
founded due to a common interest in sustainability
issues. The agency helps companies and organizations
with support in their sustainability journey by helping to
see their role in the big picture and understand what they
can do to become more sustainable in all three aspects
of sustainability – social, economic and environmental.
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PÅ – We strongly believe in raising knowledge within an organization,
tinkering with the processes a little and attracting commitment
and innovation. Highlighting what the organization does well
already is an important element that contributes to an understanding
of the issue, while additional knowledge creates the ability to
make sustainability as a concept understandable and tangible for
the organization, says Åsa.
Åsa, who is one of the founders of Greengoat, has been an
orienteerer since childhood and has thus orienteered all her life.
Her parent club is OK Tranan but since she moved to Sandviken
many years ago, OK Hammaren is her new club. Her first
O-Ringen was in Borås in 1986.
– I remember that our family was featured in an article in Borås
Tidning about how difficult it could be to set up an awning for the
caravan. My memory from that day is very much like the game
Pick-a-stick!
In total, there have been 11 more O-Ringen, with Höga Kusten
2018 being the latest. This summer, however, it will be O-Ringen
again since the family has a cottage in Duved.
But how did Greengoat and orienteering find each other?
–Of course, because Åsa herself is an orienteerer, but also because
Greengoat has special expertise in sustainability, for example
regarding developing sustainability strategies and policies, calculations
of greenhouse gas emissions, circularity, and sustainability
reporting.
–Those are my three big interests in one, outdoor life, sports and
sustainability! A colleague and I are part of a project called Mistra
Sports & Outdoors, which is a large Swedish research / collaboration
project that looks at how to make sports and outdoor life
more sustainable. There we facilitate various working groups in the
project. In some of the groups there are participants from Swedish
orienteering and through that I found that orienteering with its
associated events was in the process of starting up its sustainability
work and that they would be procuring external assistance. And
we won that procurement, and that is something I am really happy
about! It is a dream job to work with sustainability in orienteering.
The purpose is to understand where orienteering has the
greatest sustainability impact, where we can make the biggest
difference or where we can contribute the most and then to work
step by step with sustainability improvements.
What does the sustainability work look like?
– Work started in the autumn and the first step has been to map
environmental, economic and social sustainability within Swedish
orienteering. Part of the survey was done by interviews with many
of the interested parties in orienteering and a survey was also sent
to members and clubs. When that was completed, we turned to
developing goals and then to finally work towards these goals and
create improvement. That work will begin this spring.
So, what are we going to work for?
– Swedish orienteering is good at many things in sustainability and
the mapping we did came up with five things where we can see a
need to become even better and which are focus areas for the next
two years. These are: Climate impact from transport, Conditions
for elite investment, Digitization, Partnership, Diversity and Inclusivity.
– We will work on various improvement activities during the year,
a concrete activity that I look forward to is a hackathon for young
people on sustainability that we will carry out at O-Ringen this
summer together with Youth 2030. During the spring, we will also
produce a sustainability report and then look, in autumn, look at
how the clubs can work with sustainability in a simple and effective
way, Åsa concludes.
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ÅRE KOMMUN
Åre municipality
– more than just skiing
Västgård Game Fair. Photo: Anna Lindner.
Storlien. Photo: Niclas Lidström.
Åre municipality has so much more than just skiing to
offer. The bare ground season is growing strongly and
there are plenty of activities and places to discover. Here
you will find everything from hiking on the mountain, to
fantastic waterfalls, breath-taking adventures, worldclass
bike trails and a vibrant Åre village with gastronomic
experiences.
In the municipality you will find several different districts. All
with their own unique experiences and hidden gems. For example,
beautiful Kallbygden. Kallbygden is a mountain paradise that offers
magnificent tour areas, beautiful places for swimming, fantastic
fishing, horseback riding, delicious locally produced food, cosy
accommodation and local handicrafts.
A little bit south from Kall you will also find Järpen and here you
must not miss a visit to Järpen's roller ski track and exercise tracks,
train in the outdoor gym or to discover the newly built bike trails
in the area around Röjsmon. Västgård Game Fair will be held in
Kall on July 28–30. A country life & leisure fair with everything
from hunting, fishing, horses, forest and agriculture to food and
crafts. It is a very popular fair that offers good food and exciting
performances.
In the village of Arvesund, which is beautifully situated on the
shores of Lake Storsjön, we have the technology museum Arvemuseet.
Here, young and old alike learn all about the development of
technology. There is also the steamboat Östersundaren that takes
you out on Storsjön's waters. Storlien is the classic ski resort located
next to the Norwegian border, 6o km from Åre. In addition to
border shopping, Storlien offers plenty of nice hiking and cycling
trails. In the immediate area you can go fishing in mountain lakes
and ponds for trout and char in a beautiful mountain environment.
Storlien is home to restaurant Flamman, which is well worth a
visit. The village of Ottsjö is beautifully situated by lake Ottsjön,
30 kilometres from Åre. With the setting of Ottfjället, the tip is
to experience the valley from a kayak on the lake. Or take the
opportunity to hike across the historic Ridvadet, the only hiking
trail in Sweden where you wade across an entire lake. Vålådalen is
the place where exercise and outdoor life meet. Here you will find
the five-kilometre roller ski course with connection to the biathlon
course, a sports ground for course intervals while you can also
learn more about nature through a visit to Naturum. Vålådalen
was also usually the first in the country with a ski premiere at the
end of October. In July, it is full speed ahead in Åre municipality
with hustle and bustle in many places from early morning to late
evening – this is a fantastic month to experience, among other
things, the wonderful summer atmosphere in Åre Village. Here
you will find accessible hiking, cycling, trail running, canoeing,
paragliding or maybe a visit to Åre museum as some of the activities.
Åre beach and the marina are popular places for swimming on
hot summer days.
After a day full of activities at Åreskutan, the outdoor cafes
in the village offer a relaxing "after mountain" and tasty dinners
in the evening sun. In Björnen you will find the high-altitude
course where you can challenge yourself in climbing, ziplines and
tricks. There is something for all ages, and comfort zones. If high
altitudes is the thing for you, there is also a zipline in Åre where
you can whizz down the mountain over the long distances that
that crisscross the Susabäcken. Perfect for feeling the butterflies
fluttering around in your stomach. On the east side of Åreskutan
is the former copper mine Fröå Mine. The copper mine was put
into operation in 1744 and was operated until 1914. Today it is a
popular destination. You can easily follow how everything worked
at the copper mine. Today there is a cosy café here that serves
fantastic coffee. From Fröå Mine, there are several lovely hiking
trails to, among other destinations, Byxtjärn where it is possible to
swim. There are also barbecue areas. The Åre Kabinbana cable car
is perhaps the most well-known symbol of Åre. Since 1976, the two
cable cars run summer and winter and transport us from the village
to the mountain station at 1274 meters above sea level, almost
all the way to the top of Åreskutan. It must be experienced at least
once. During O-Ringen week, Kabinbanan and most lifts will be
open daily until 20.00. Ride up and hike down or hike further up
to take you all the way up to the peak of Åreskutan at 1420 meters
above sea level. Visit Toppstugan, Sweden's highest café, for waffle
fika before you go down again! Cycling in the mountains - Åre
Bike Park on Åreskutan is a popular place for downhill cycling.
There is also the newly built tarmacked pump track where you
can practice technique and cornering to perfection. The area for
cross-country cycling in Björnen is also growing every year and
offers fun and easily accessible trail cycling for the whole family in
a fantastic mountain environment. We promise that there is a lot
of cycling to discover in Åre! For more ideas on places to visit and
activities in Åre municipality, visit the O-Ringen website and see
the tab Experience Åre.
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ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN
Discover Östersund during O-Ringen week
In Östersund, just an hour's drive from Åre, you get a unique combination pulse of city and
mountains. Here you will find restaurants, shops and a nice city hangout but also magnificent
culture and nature experiences. Here we have gathered 10 pointers for your visit.
Jamtli
Jamtli History Land is a popular destination for all generations.
With a few steps, you move in time from the 1700s to the 1970s.
Among Jamtli's old farms and city quarters, you will meet actors
who tell you about what it was like to live in the past. Learn about
lean years of famine, take a ride in the 1920 bus, or stop at the 1956
gas station. Don't miss the 1970s Green Wavers and “Five Ants
Are More Than Four Elephants”-show. At Jamtli you will also find
Nationalmuseum Jamtli. This year's exhibition "Ideals and Reality"
shows parts of Nationalmuseum's large collections of Nordic nature
in art and crafts from the 1600s onwards.
City & Gastronomy
Östersund has been named Creative City of Gastronomy by UNES-
CO. The city have the highest number of small-scale food artisans in
the whole country and many exciting restaurants, cafes and courtyards
to discover. Östersund's city centre has been praised several
times and here you will find a variety of popular small unique shops
mixed in with the large chains.
Surf Bay & Birgers Adventure Park
The obvious hang of summer. Here you can swim from the
bathing piers, jump from the bath tower and try wakeboarding
with the help of a cable. In surf bay there is also beach volleyball,
long boards, a pump track, Birgers Adventure Park for small
children and lovely grass areas for the picnic blanket.
Photo: Göran Strand.
Photo: Göran Strand.
A rainy day
At Teknikland, technology, aviation and military history are mixed.
At Jamtli you travel in time. Multi Challenge is Sweden's largest
adventure house with Boda Borg, playland, laser hall, bowling,
climbing and much more. At Storsjöbadet water park there are both
indoor and outdoor pools, water slides and a large relaxation area.
Flowig cycling
It is said that Frösön has Sweden's best trail cycling and here, on
Östberget, Sweden's elite in enduro cycling gather for Swedish
Championship competitions in week 27. There you will also find
the lift-borne downhill cycling. In addition to the advanced trails,
there are also simpler trails and trails that are suitable for both the
beginner and the whole family. Just outside the city are Fugelsta and
Brunflo Bike Park where enthusiasts build fantastically flowy trails
and Östersund's ski stadium is the starting point for two of the MT-
BO-stages. If you want to take it a little easier, rent a bike and explore
some of Frösön's summer cafés.
Historic Frösön
A 1000 years ago, people already gathered on Frösön for market
and things. Frösö Church with a wonderful view is built on top of a
pagan sacrificial site. Next to Frösöbron stands Sweden's northernmost
runestone that tells about the Christianization of Jämtland.
The composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger was so taken by Frösön's
beauty that he had his home Sommarhagen built here. Today it
is a museum, café and popular tourist destination. There are also
plenty of cosy summer cafes on Frösön and nice trails for walking,
cycling, and running.
By kite, kayak, or boat on Storsjön
Storsjön is the fifth largest lake in Sweden. Aquatic sports are popular
and in the middle of town you can kayak, rent a SUP-board
and go wakeboarding. There are nice places for surfing of various
kinds and kitesurfing is very popular. Just outside the city, Locknesjön
attracts with its green calcareous water or Andersön with
its mountain view. Fishing enthusiasts get their fill in the rivers just
outside the city. M/S Thomée makes trips out on Storsjön every
day of the week.
Relax at the spa
Treat yourself to a relaxing spa visit. Frösö Park spa has been
named the best spa experience in Sweden and here you are inspired
by the health traditions of Jämtland. At Cloud SPA you can
enjoy the pool and sauna with views of the whole of Östersund.
Both facilities accommodate day spa guests.
Storsjöyran and Krogstråket
The Storsjöyran festival is surrounded by the world's longest festive
week, the ten-day Yranveckan starting the Friday before the festival
weekend. Yranveckan consists of film, art, theatre, installations,
and exhibitions around central Östersund. The harbour is also part
of the festival area, and during Yranveckan a number of restaurants
move here to form Krogstråket. On the other side of Badhusparken
is the festival amusement park, which is also open all week.
Storsjöyran festival takes place July 28-30 with a total of over 45
national and international artists. Yranveckan runs from July 21st
to 30th.
Domesticated moose at Moose Garden
Make a visit to Moose Garden and get close contact with the king
of the forest. Did you know that a moose can grow up to two
meters in height at the withers, weigh up to 700 kilograms and
that the crown of a moose can span two meters? At Moose Garden
in Orrviken, just outside Östersund, you will meet the landscape
animal of Jämtland, learn more about the moose, how it lives and
get to pet the king of the forest. Guided tours daily.
Do you want to know more about everything you can experience
in Östersund before / during / after O-Ringen week? Contact our
Tourist Centre for personal service or take a look at our website
visitostersund.se
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KROKOMS KOMMUN
VÄLKOMMEN TILL OSS!
Krokom – find your way here and find your home
Krokom is the mountain municipality in Jämtland that
constantly welcomes new residents. Project Kaxås has
attracted about 160 new residents so far, Åsbygden is
growing fast, but other villages there are also seeing
frequent moving loads.
Upplev Östersund i samband med O-Ringen 2023. Bara en timmes
bilväg från Åre och O-Ringenarenorna hittar du sommarstaden Östersund
och det är också här som O-Ringens två första etapper i MTB-O avgörs.
Boka några dagar hos oss och ladda energi inför tävlingsdagarna eller
besök oss under den lediga dagen. Här finns massor att göra och vi vill
gärna dela med oss.
Välkommen till Sveriges mysigaste stadskärna. Här hittar du
små unika butiker, innergårdar med restauranger, caféer
och gallerier - och massor att göra för hela familjen.
Vad sägs om adrenalinfylld downhillcykling eller kanske Sveriges
bästa stigcykling med utsikt över sjö och fjäll. Vackra vandrings-
och traillöpningsstigar och mer än 100 klätterleder.
Mitt i stan kan du paddla kajak, hyra SUP-bräda och åka
wakeboard på Storsjön, Sveriges femte största sjö, och de
fiskeintresserade får sitt lystmäte av ädelfisk i älvarna
strax utanför stan.
Under sommaren vaknar Jamtlis hus och gårdar till liv. Med några steg
förflyttar du dig från 1700-tal till 1970-tal och möter människor från
andra tider än vår egen. På Nationalmuseum Jamtli visas konst ur
Nationalmuseums stora samlingar.
Gillar du lokal mat kan det vara bra att veta att Östersund är utsedd
till Creative City of Gastronomy av UNESCO och här finns
flest småskaliga mathantverkare i hela landet.
Samtidigt som O-Ringen 2023 pågår Yranveckan – 10
dagar av kulturhappenings och inte minst Krogstråket
med fantastiska restauranger i hamnen. Och den 28-30 juli
intar artisterna Yranscenerna runt om i stan. Välkommen
till svårslagen stämning!
Östersund – en unik puls av stad och fjäll!
Tångeråsen in Offerdal is one such village, one that is characterized
by visions of the future and ingenuity. One of the villagers, eightyear-old
Anna-Stina Bergwall, pulses along among the snowdrifts
to greet the neighbours.
–The best thing about Tångeråsen is that here no one gets cranky
here, people are very happy. Even the dogs are happy, she said.
Anna-Stina is the youngest child in the village where there was
a real baby boom in the early 2000s. The goal of the village has
always been, whether you organize summer theatre or rent out
and sold farms, to get increased occupancy. It was Anna-Stina who
was the first to welcome Eva Melin and Camilo Tapia when their
moving load came from Stockholm to Tångeråsen.
– She stepped right in and became best friend with our dog
Samson right away, Eva says with a laugh.
Eva moves the work computer away from the kitchen table. Both
she and Camilo work from home, she is an engineer and he is a
salesman. In August, they moved and realized their dream of living
closer to the mountains.
– Now I can go out to lunch with Samson and have these vistas
just outside the door, Camilo says, pointing with a smile at Åreskutan,
which towers on the horizon.
Rödön in the southern parts of the municipality is a village close
to the city with fantastic views. Although the airport is only seven
kilometres away, the feeling of rural paradise is palpable. Christian
Olsson, who has moved up from Malmö, is brewing coffee when
neighbour Martin Nilsson, who moved in from Stockholm, peeks in.
– The first time we drove over the Rödö bridge, we just felt, wow,
this is how we want to live, says Martin.
That feeling is easy to understand when you look out over the
meadows down to Storsjön and see the still snow-capped mountains
in the distance. Over coffee, they think about what it is that makes
Rödön so attractive. The rural feel, the proximity to the city and the
mountains. The village school, ski trails and active clubs.
– There is a natural everyday calm here. Life will be different.
The kids can run around between the houses themselves without us
having to worry, Christian said.
Do you also get curious about life in one of Krokom's 193 villages?
Read more at krokom.se/flyttahit.
Photo: Krokoms Kommun
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BÄSTA VÄGVALET
TILL ETT
KRÅNGELFRITT
BILLIV!
Visit Trøndelag
Olavsfesten i Trondheim. Photo: Ole Martin Wold.
On the way to, from or during the days in Åre, the neighbouring
municipality of Trøndelag is well worth a visit. The
main town of Trondheim is located 190 km from Åre. Here
there are many opportunities for activities and experiences.
For hundreds of years, Trondheim has been the destination for
pilgrims from all over the world to visit the northernmost Gothic
cathedral in Europe, the beautiful Nidaros Cathedral built over
the tomb of St. Olafs. Today, Trondheim offers so much more. It
is a big city with small-town charm. Trondheim is known for its
culinary interest and ranked as one of the best food destinations
with three Michelin-starred restaurants.
On August 3–5, a brewery festival is organized and Trøndersk
food festival in Trondheim gives you the opportunity to try fantastic
food and beer. For families with children, a visit to Pirbadet is a
must. Here you will find everything from a children's pool for the
smallest to an experience pool for the larger ones. Sverreborg, Trøndelag's
folk museum is located on the outskirts of Trondheim. The
Folk Museum is beautifully located in the ruins of Norway's oldest
medieval castle. It is Norway's largest open-air museum, where you
can experience Trondheim's history from the 1700s until today.
On July 28th – August 3rd, the festival Olavsfesten is arranged
in the middle of Trondheim with both music and culture. Why not
stop on the way home from O-Ringen and experience Trondheim's
biggest festival? In Stiklestad, which is 100 km from Åre, there is
a national cultural centre. On July 26–30, you can take part in the
story of St. Olav in a theatrical performance. For those who long for
adventure, one of Norway's largest climbing parks Rypetoppen is
an hour's drive from Åre. Rypetoppen's climbing park is beautifully
located and in addition to climbing courses, you can rent canoes and
SUP-boards, or have lunch in cosy barbecue areas.
The mountain town of Røros is a 4 1/2-hour drive south from
Åre. Røros is one of Europe's oldest wooden house cities and is on
Unesco's cultural heritage list. Beautiful wooden houses, mines and
strong food tradition characterize the city. There is also the opportunity
for fishing, cycling and hiking. Oppdal, located 150 km south
of Trondheim, offers rafting, zipline, mini rafts, etc. For further
information visit www.trondelag.com.
Photo: Lene Mari Proven
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Welcome to the
Småland Coast in 2024
Among these rounded hills and fairytale forests, we find
our host town of Oskarshamn and a beautiful place we
call the Småland Coast.
A playful and powerful region, which annually welcomes hundreds
of thousands of visitors to our popular destinations such as Glasriket,
Kalmar Castle, Västervik archipelago, Öland, Blue Maiden
island and Astrid Lindgren’s World.
We can’t wait to be the centre of the orienteering world for a hot
summer week in 2024. We’ll welcome orienteers from all over with
open arms and intend to give you the best starting point for a great
competition and sociable week. This is where the brackish waters of
the Baltic Sea meet the classic Småland countryside and forest. Fresh
Småland air and an adventure round every corner. Are you ready?
Naturally beautiful accommodation
Stay in beautiful Döderhultsdalen, within walking distance of the town
centre. A large, classic O-Ringen campsite will be a wonderful frame
for your adventure, with access to everything you might need for a
lovely stay and a sociable time with other campers. If you would rather
stay in a cabin, hotel or with a host family, these are also possible!
Småland Coast’s top three
The communal campsite and coastal location are the icing on the
cake. We promise that you’ll take away great memories from the
Småland coast. Let us present our three favourites:
1. A classic O-Ringen campsite right next to town
2. Coastal terrain with magical views
3. The best location for art and history enthusiasts, adventure
seekers and anyone looking to play.
Experience everything at Småland Coast 2024
– For all the family!
Småland is famous as an idyll with kilometres of traditional
Swedish roundpole fences and red wooden houses with white
windowframes, hidden along gravel roads and by small lakes.
Determination and competitive spirit have thrived here since time
immemorial. Struggling to wait for the adventure? Come and get
a taste of the Småland Coast now! Here are some tips for things
to do, experience and enjoy. Climb the coastal cliffs, take off your
shoes and feel the white sand between your toes at Böda beach, get
up to mischief with Pippi Longstocking, or why not pet an elk?! We
are ready to entertain the whole family. Welcome!
Photo: Cornelia
Photo: Claes Svensson.. Photo: Claes Svensson..
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Tips from the Småland Coast course planners
THU 18/7
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Photo: Cornelia Höglind.
Rosenfors – stage 1 & 2
For the first two stages we’ll head 35km inland, away from the
flatter coastal terrain. Here you’ll find proper Småland forest with
some real hills. In total we have six course planners for the Rosenfors
stages, in the form of two teams. Joakim Karmetun, Björn
Axemo and Torbjörn Falk will plan the middle distance, while
Gunnar Karlsson, Erik Karlsson and Marie Svalbring will plan the
long distance.
When the group received their course planning task, the arena and
finish area were already decided, so the first job was to look at options
for start areas. Now the team are planning the shape of the courses in the
area, so at the moment there is a lot of running and walking in the forest
to see which areas are suitable for which courses.
The Rosenfors stages use two completely separate areas. At the moment
it looks as if only the final control will be the same for both stages.
These stages feature a number of larger hills and generally runnable
forest. There are quite a lot of rock features and crags in the area, but
only a small number of paths and forest roads, so the courses will be in
mostly pathless terrain. That means competitors will be able to enjoy the
lovely open forest, where visibility is generally very good.
Apart from the physical challenges offered by the hills, there is some
technical orienteering, for example, the rockier areas with many crags.
Here, those following paths should slow down and take care to use the
right one. Those running on fewer paths should also slow down and
read more than just the black details on the map.
The greatest challenge for the course planners has been to find
suitable areas for the longer, easier courses, which don’t clash too much
with areas used by more difficult courses. Another challenge is that the
topography of the area means that the planners must take care when
planning for the oldest competitors.
Because there aren’t many paths in the area, it’s difficult to plan easy
courses. We will probably have to create some new paths to make sure
that we can get these courses right.
Gunnarsö, Havslätt & Flathult – stages 3, 4 and 5
From inland we now travel out to Oskarshamn and will have three
stages near the town. There’s a lot to consider when we’re close
to built-up areas and main roads, as well as one or two inlets to
negotiate, so the course planners have had to really think hard to
find good solutions that mean all competitors have the best courses
possible.
After two tough stages at Rosenfors, some physically easier
courses will be welcome. Technical skills will be well and truly
tested in Oskarshamn. People who can read the map at high speed
will enjoy it here. Even those who aren’t in such a rush, but who
take their time and orienteer well, will have some great days, where
competitors experience coastal Småland terrain with some detailed
areas and without big hills. Visibility will be mostly good, but the
aim is to find some more challenging areas for the longer courses.
The main difference between the first two stages at Rosenfors
and the stages round Oskarshamn is of course the hills. The
contours at Rosenfors are drawn at 5m but after day 2 these are
swapped for 2.5m contours for the flatter coastal areas. O-Ringen
starts with bigger hills, boulders and real orienteering in Rosenfors,
and finishes with flat but detailed terrain round Oskarshamn.
We think that this will be a good mix, where a variety of skills are
tested, and hope that all participants find the competition varied
and challenging.
For stages 3-5, we have two or three course planners for each stage.
Stage 3: Karolina Karlsson, Jonas Bergfors and Bo Söderqvist.
Stage 4: Tomas Johansson and Tony Lövdahl.
Stage 5: Lennart Kalén and Magnus Andersson.
During the autumn and winter, the planners have worked to
find suitable start areas and course shapes to give the right course
lengths. The planners reason that those running quickly will come
from one direction, and non-competitive and open courses from
another direction. Other things to bear in mind are some allotments
that runners must run round, inlets that must have bridges
over them and a road that will have to be closed.
Most of the courses will be planned during the spring so that test running
can begin, just as the spring sun starts to shine through properly.
MTBO
Course planners for the MTBO are:
Stages 1 and 2: Stefan Olsson Ålems OK and Manfred Olejnik,
Ålems OK
Stage 3: Åsa Bergfors, SOK Viljan
Stage 4: Thomas and Lotta Almqvist, Västerviks OK
Stage 5: Jakob Jakobsson, Nybro OK (team leaderl)
The course planning has started by using old orienteering maps
and cycling along tracks in order to add them using GPS. We have
decided on the start and finish areas for all stages, and are ready to
start making the race maps.
At Småland Coast 2024, the MTBO will have a good mix of terrain
and cycling surfaces. Three of the stages use great MTB areas
with brilliantly contrasting surfaces, bare rock cycling, singletrack,
very rough paths but also fast and wide roads and tracks.
The challenges have been to make all the stages within easy
reach of other O-Ringen events, in order to create cohesion without
sacrificing good cycling terrain.
If we look at what makes the MTBO stages different, on Stage 1
there are many paths and open rock. Stage 2 has similar terrain but
with more forest roads. In contrast, Stage 3 is a residential area, so
there are more small paths, as well as short hills. Stage 4 also has
many paths and is quite flat, with one or two forest roads passing
through the competition area. The final stage features fast cycling
on forest roads, but is otherwise lacking in paths.
Trail-O
Very varied, from hillier, rockier terrain to smaller hills and
parkland. The tricky Småland terrain will be challenging for
competitors. The planners’ challenge is to make fun courses of the
correct difficulty level.
There is everything here, from hilly forest to parkland. One
thing that’s new is that one of the stages will be competed as a
Temp-O. This means going to a number of stations and answering
as quickly as possible which point the control is at. Each station
has 4-6 tasks. Only the Elite and A classes will compete at Temp-O.
The B and C classes will compete in ordinary Trail-O on this day.
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Accommodation officer Lars-Göran
has a lot of camping experience
Welcome to
the Småland Coast
Lars-Göran Johansson is the accommodation officer
for Småland Coast. He has just become an M65 and
orienteers for Vimmerby OK. His first O-Ringen was in
1971 but he’s been orienteering a bit longer, since 1969.
He has been part of the organising team before – the
first time was in 1972, when O-Ringen was held in Eksjö,
Småland, for around 8,500 competitors.
That time, Lars-Göran’s dad was the assistant team leader for start
officals, so as a boy Lars-Göran got to help out with small jobs at
Stage 2, which took place at Skuru Rumskulla, about 2km from
where the Emil films were shot.
In the early 70s, Vimmerby OK had a good coach in the form of
Billy Höglund Hagaby, which was significant for both Lars-Göran
and the club, who were successful at both the Swedish Championships
and in relays, Smålandskaveln and Kolmårdskaveln. So
thanks to Billy, Lars-Göran went from being mid-pack to junior
elite. Today, though, he is happy being a more casual participant
when it comes to orienteering.
He fell into his role as accommodation officer when the competition
was pushed back by two years. This meant that he had time
to sell Vimmerby camping, which he had previously owned and
managed for many years.
LARS-GÖRAN JOHANSSON
Accommodation officer
O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024
So he has plenty of camping experience. And the O-Ringen
campsite itself? That will be in Döderhultsdalen. It has 2,500-2,800
pitches in beautiful green surroundings close to the centre of
Oskarshamn. Depending on where you are, it’s around 2.5-3.7km
away. The perfect cycling distance!!
21 st -27 th July 2024
Photo: Cornelia Höglind.
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Swedish
League
2023
VALDEMARSVIK
15-16 april
VI PRESENTERAR
En nyhet god att
njuta av i det fria.
PROVA DU OCKSÅ
Fotograferat vid Ulvi slogbod. Väl värt ett besök.
• Årets första Swedish League tävling med
landslagstest inför World Cup i Norge
• Medeldistans lördag 15/4 och
Långdistans söndag 16/4
• Fullständig klassindelning för elit, vuxna
och ungdomar båda dagarna
• Tävla i den utmanande och speciella
kustterängen med omväxlande snabblöpta
och riktigt tuffa partier
• Tillsammans med inbjudan på Eventor
finns flera träningspaket, logierbjudanden
och beställning av varm lunch båda
dagarna
• Tävlingscentrum på Grännäs
– framröstad som ”Sveriges vackraste
idrottsplats”
Björkfors GoIF Gamleby OK Hammarkinds OK OK Denseln Söderköpings OK Västerviks OK
Valdemarsviks
kommun
Fröigt med en nypa salt
Hej! Här är vårt klassiska trekantsknäcke i en ny spännande tappning. Vi har
kavlat degen tunt med rosnagg och toppat med en härlig fröblandning med
svenska ugnsrostade rapsfrön, linfrön och hirs. Grunden till brödet är friskt vatten
från vår egen källa, och rena svenska ingredienser, alltid utan onödiga tillsatser.
Den mustiga smaken förhöjs av krispig sälta från havssalt. Resultatet är ett fint
och frasigt knäcke fullt med naturlig smak som du kan njuta av i varje tugga.

Welcome to Jönköping
Photon: Destination Jönköping.
Photo: Elmia/Tommy Hvitfeldt.
The energy during the opening ceremony
of the world’s biggest digital
festival, the noise of the footsteps on
Munksjöbron during a marathon, the
celebration erupting at Stadparksvallen
when the ball hits the back of the
net. In Jönköping events are the main
focus, so we are very happy and proud
to welcome O-Ringen 2025 to our city.
Along Vättern’s southern shore stretches
Småland’s biggest city. This is where town
and country meet in perfect symbiosis.
Wherever you are in town, it’s never a long
way out. For nature lovers and botanists, the
region is a paradise of nature reserves, wonderful
views and one of Sweden’s largest oak
forests. Jönköping has plenty of hiking trails
and charming country roads to cycle along.
Here in Jönköping we’re used to big
events. This year we started by organising
the Handball world championships at
Huskvarna Garden, welcoming players, fans
and delegates from Egypt, Croatia, Morocco
and the USA. This summer we once again
hosted DreamHack, the world’s biggest digital
festival with many millions joining us internationally
and an exhibition with around
50,000 visitors, which has taken place in
the Elmia area for around 20 years. Shortly
afterwards, Håkan Hellström filled the Elmia
stadium on his tour of Sweden. For events
like rowing, cycling and orienteering, nature
is always ready to use as an arena.
A city full of life
Jönköping, with its international college and
around 140,000 inhabitants, is teeming with life
all year round. The city centre comprises
attractive narrow streets and canals opening
into three lakes. Restaurants, museums,
skating, frisbee and cycle parks are situated
just a stone’s throw from some of the city’s
comfiest hotel beds. A dinner on the waterfront,
watching the sun set among the sailing
boats, or perhaps spending the evening
in a blooming Tändsticksområde is the
perfect end to the day. But if we may say so
ourselves, the proximity to nature is the one
of the greatest attractions of our destination.
With its soft footpaths, beautiful views, John
Bauer forests, wide stretches of marshland,
lakes and hillsides, the countryside south of
Vättern is the perfect place to find your way
to. A warm welcome!
O-Ringen City
at Elmia 2025
On Rosenlundsfältet, next to the
shores of Vättern, you will find
O-Ringen City. Camping, O-Ringen
Square and everything else that
comes with a wonderful week at
O-Ringen can be found in one place
at Elmia’s unique outdoor area, with
unrivalled views out over Vättern.
– We at Elmia are happy to have been chosen
as the centre for O-Ringen, with Jönköping
as the host city for this great event. In our
dialogues with O-Ringen we have seen huge
engagement, extensive knowledge on event
organisation and an infectious passion for
your sport, so much so that I think we have
several team members who would like to try
out orienteering with one of the great local
clubs. O-Ringen is an event which really
fits in with Elmia’s vision to be the world’s
greenest meeting space and we are looking
forward to welcoming both competitors
and organisers, says AnnaKarin Zinnerfors,
Business manager at Elmia.
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i CMS-skogen
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CMS för webbplatser och intranät.
Det är ingen slump att O-Ringen har valt Sitevision
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Det har till exempel Scania, Skatteverket, Nordnet och
fler än hälften av Sveriges kommuner också gjort. I
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Photos: Peter Holgersson.
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Levels of difficulty - Main-, Short-, Recreational- and Open classes
REGISTRATION GUIDE
There will be many beautiful vistas when we meet in
Åre this summer. Among other things, we find one of the
absolutely highest control points throughout O-Ringen
history when we on stage 2 in Trillevallen find ourselves
at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level for some of
our courses. But not everyone needs to get to that high
altitude to experience world-class orienteering along with
magnificent scenery. Instead of uphill in Trillevallen, you
might prefer to cycle MTBO with the finish at Östersund ski
stadium. Or is it PreO with an evening stage on Wednesday
at Fröå mine that attracts you the most?
In any case, we hope that you find your very own
challenge and that you have a wonderful week together
with us in Åre. Welcome to the mountains!
Level
Beginner
Very easy
Easy
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Difficult
Difficult
Description
The course is in terrain with clear and connected features such as roads, larger paths, buildings and open land. The controls on a green
course must always be placed on handrails and must provide reassurance that the competitor is following the correct route. Control
features may be path bends, path junctions, telegraph posts, buildings or other clear features or objects.
The terrain is the same as for green courses, i.e. clear and connected features, e.g. roads, larger paths, open land and buildings. The controls
on a white course must mark only the end of one leg and the start of the next. The control features must therefore be easily identified
and distinct. As well as green course features, controls on white courses may also be on e.g. boulders, crags, fences and similar features.
Yellow courses can be in more difficult terrain but runnability and visibility must still be good. The terrain must have a connected network
of roads, paths, fences, waterways, open areas etc. Control points may be on more difficult features, for example on the top of a very
distinct hill, but must always have a clear attack point. There must be a clear catching feature behind controls.
Orange and red courses must use runnable terrain, with gentler hills and forest, preferably with areas of cultivated land. Terrain details
must be clear. Compared to green, white and yellow courses, more difficult control features may be used, for example larger re-entrants,
distinct ridges, hills and crags. There must be a clear feature a maximum of 200 m before the control and a clear catching feature behind it.
Same as for orange courses but you can encounter all types of terrain.
All types of terrain may be used. Very physically tough terrain should be avoided. All types of control feature may be used. Compared to
orange and red courses, purple courses place higher demands on, planning skills, choosing quick routes ahead of safe routes and finding
controls without clear catching features behind them.
On blue and black courses, the difficulty should always suit skilled orienteers, even if anyone can compete. The increased difficulty level
compared to other courses is because more of the orienteering uses contour features, detailed terrain and smaller features.
Same as for blue courses but you can encounter all types of terrain.
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REGISTRATION GUIDE O-RINGEN ÅRE 2023
REGISTRATION GUIDE O-RINGEN ÅRE 2023
5-DAYS
ELITE TOUR
Program Elite tour
Stage 1 Long Sunday 23 july Arena Trillevallen
Stage 2 Long Monday 24 july Arena Trillevallen
O-Ringens biggest and most classic competition is
to compete over five days.
The winner for many of the classes is determined
by an exciting chasing start on the final day of
competition, available for Foot-O and Trail-O.
Programme 5-days OL
Stage 1 Long Sunday 23 july Arena Trillevallen
Stage 2 Long Monday 24 july Arena Trillevallen
Stage 3 Middle Wednesday 26 july Arena Järpen
Stage 4 Middle Thursday 27 july Arena Ånn
Stage 5 Long Friday 28 july Arena Ånn
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
Compete on shorter and easier courses in classes divided by age and
gender. Open start times every day and no chasing start the last day.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
D21 Motion 3,7 5,5 Moderate H21 Motion 4 6,6
D35 Motion 3,2 4,6 Moderate H35 Motion 3,8 6,3
D40 Motion 3 4,4 Moderate H40 Motion 3,6 6,1
D45 Motion 2,8 4,1 Moderate H45 Motion 3,5 4,9
D50 Motion 2,7 3,8 Moderate H50 Motion 3,3 4,7
D55 Motion 2,6 3,6 Moderate H55 Motion 3,2 4,6
D60 Motion 2,5 3,4 Moderate H60 Motion 3 4,3
D65 Motion 2,3 3,2 Moderate H65 Motion 2,9 4
D70 Motion 2,2 2,9 Moderate H70 Motion 2,6 3,8
D80 Motion 2 2,5 Moderate H80 Motion 2 2,5
The competition where the world’s orienteering
superstars compete with Sweden's elite. The
Elite Tour is open to Foot-O classes DH21 Elit,
DH20 Elit and DH18 Elit.
The Elite Tour is open for registration. The 80 best
runners from DH21 will be selected and the 120 best
runners in the junior classes. Additionally, O-Ringen
exclusively invites the world’s top orienteers to participate
in the DH21 Elit classes. The competitions are
specially monitored throughout the week. Prize money
is awarded in all classes, with the greatest focus on the
total result.
Stage 3 Sprint Tuesday 25 july Arena Åre by
Stage 4 Middle Thursday 27 july Arena Ånn
Stage 5 Long Friday 28 july Arena Ånn
Class Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Difficulty
D18 Elit 6,8 6,9 1,9 4,2 7,2 Difficult
D20 Elit 7,7 8,1 2,0 4,3 8,6 Difficult
D21 Elit 10,5 11,8 2,4 5,1 11,0 Difficult
H18 Elit 7,6 8,3 2,1 4,7 8,5 Difficult
H20 Elit 9,0 10,4 2,1 5,1 10,5 Difficult
H21 Elit 12,1 13,8 2,4 6,3 13,7 Difficult
MAIN CLASSES
SHORT CLASSES
OPEN CLASSES, 5-DAYS
TRAIL-O CLASSES
Our main classes with five days of competition attract the most participants.
Main classes have assigned start times for stages 1-4. For our
younger participants there are introductory and development classes;
Introduction (Inskolning) and Youth (U-klass). In these you have
open start times and get a result, but only Youth has a list of results.
Everyone participating in the Introduction class gets a prize. The final
stage is a chasing for all main classes, except Introduction, Youth and
DH10 – DH12.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
Inskolning 1,5 1,5 Beginner U1 2,0 2,0
Very easy U2 2,5 2,5
D10 2,0 2,5 Very easy H10 2,0 2,5
D11 2,5 3 Easy H11 2,5 3
D12 2,5 3 Easy H12 2,5 3
D13 3,0 4,4 Moderate H13 3,0 4,4
D14 3,0 4,4 Moderate H14 3,0 4,4
D15 3,5 5,5 Moderate H15 3,5 6
D16 3,5 5,5 Moderate H16 3,5 6
D18 3,5 5,5 Difficult H18 3,5 7,1
D20 3,5 6 Difficult H20 3,5 7,7
D21 3,5 7,7 Difficult H21 5,0 9,9
D21 Lång 4,5 9,3 Difficult H21 Lång 5,5 11,5
D35 4,0 6,6 Difficult H35 5,0 8,8
D40 4,0 5,5 Difficult H40 4,8 8,2
D45 4,0 4,9 Difficult H45 4,8 7,1
D50 3,5 4,4 Difficult H50 4,5 6,6
D55 3,5 4,4 Difficult H55 4,0 6,1
D60 3,5 3,9 Difficult H60 4,0 5,5
D65 3,0 3,8 Difficult H65 3,5 5
D70 3,0 3,3 Difficult H70 3,5 4,4
D75 3,0 3,1 Difficult H75 3,0 3,9
D80 2,5 2,5 Difficult H80 2,5 3
D85 2,5 2,5 Difficult H85 2,0 2,5
D90 1,5 2 Difficult H90 1,5 2
D95 1,5 1,5 Difficult H95 1,5 1,5
Shorter stages than our main classes but the same technical
challenge. Short classes for ages 12–20 years has assigned start for
the first four stages (12 years also on the fifth stage). From age 21
and up our short classes has free minute start, meaning you get
your start minute when you get to the start. Chasing start at the
last stage.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
D12 Kort 2,0 2,5 Very easy H12 Kort 2,0 2,5
D14 Kort 2,5 3,0 Easy H14 Kort 2,5 3,0
D16 Kort 3,0 4,4 Moderate H16 Kort 3,0 4,4
D17-20 Kort 3,0 4,5 Moderate H17-20 Kort 3,2 5,5
D21 Kort 4,0 5,5 Difficult H21 Kort 4,5 7,6
D35 Kort 3,6 4,5 Difficult H35 Kort 4,3 6,3
D40 Kort 3,3 4,1 Difficult H40 Kort 4,2 5,7
D45 Kort 3,3 3,9 Difficult H45 Kort 4,1 5
D50 Kort 3,0 3,7 Difficult H50 Kort 3,8 4,8
D55 Kort 3,0 3,5 Difficult H55 Kort 3,5 4,6
D60 Kort 2,3 3,2 Difficult H60 Kort 3,3 4,0
D65 Kort 2,2 3 Difficult H65 Kort 2,8 3,8
D70 Kort 2,1 2,7 Difficult H70 Kort 2,6 3,3
D75 Kort 2,4 2,5 Difficult H75 Kort 2 2,5
D80 Kort 2,2 2,7 Difficult H80 Kort 2,4 2,7
Alla banlängder är
preliminära och kan
komma att justeras
Photo: Peter Holgersson
We have 12 open classes for Foot-O. Select courses with a variety
af lenght and dificulty letting you challenge your self during the
whole week. Open start times for each stage.
Class Middle Difficulty
Lätt 2,5 2,0 Easy
Lätt 3,5 2,8 Easy
Lätt 5,0 4,0 Easy
Lätt 10,0 6,0 Easy
Medelsvår 2,5 2,0 Moderate
Medelsvår 3,3 2,5 Moderate
Medelsvår 4,0 3,0 Moderate
Class Middle Difficulty
Medelsvår 5,0 4,0 Moderate
Medelsvår 6,0 4,5 Moderate
Svår 2,5 2,0 Difficult
Svår 3,5 2,8 Difficult
Svår 5,0 4,4 Difficult
Svår 7,5 6,0 Difficult
In the Trail-O competition map knowledge is in focus. Each
control has up to five alternate control markers. You must remotely
determine which control marker is correctly placed according
to the control ring on the map and the control description. You
compete in a class determined by its difficulty level, rather than age
and gender. The competition takes place in easily passable terrain.
Program Trail-O
Stage 1 Sunday 23 july Arena Vålådalen
Stage 2 Monday 24 july Arena Vålådalen
Stage 3 Wednesday 26 july Arena Fröå Gruva
Stage 4 Thursday 27 july Arena Mörsil
Stage 5 Friday 28 july Arena Röjsmon
Class
Pre-Elit
Pre-A
Pre-B
Pre-C
Photo: Andreas Davidsson
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STAGE START
3-DAYS
With the Stage Start option, you can choose the course
you want to run at each stage of O-Ringen. The Stage
Start option is available for each orienteering discipline
that is offered at O-Ringen; Foot-O, MTBO and Trail-O.
For our younger orienteers we offer Introduction and U-classes.
Theese classes can also be booked for 5 days main- and short classes.
Free start times apply to everyone so you can start when it suits
you. If you are an adult and a beginner, there are Try-it out classes
to start with. Then you can gradually choose a more difficult and /
or longer course.
For MTBO, both orienteering technical difficulty and cycling
technical difficulty are indicated. Class/Course indicates the
orienteering technical difficulty. Bicycle level indicates the bicycle
technical difficulty.
If you are new to the sport of orienteering, you can get help with
the basic skills and with finding the right course for you through
our orienteering school, located at each of the arenas used for foot
orienteering.
ORIENTEERING CLASS
Class/Course Middle Long Difficulty
Mycket lätt 2,5 (prova på) 2,5 2,5 Very easy
Mycket lätt 4,0 (prova på) 4,0 4,0 Very easy
Inskolning 1,5 1,5 Beginner
U1 2,0 2,0 Beginner
U2 2,5 2,5 Very easy
Lätt 2,5 2,0 2,5 Easy
Lätt 3,5 3,0 3,8 Easy
Lätt 5,0 3,7 5,0 Easy
Lätt 10,0 6,5 10,0 Easy
Medelsvår 2,5 2,5 2,5 Moderate
Medelsvår 3,3 2,5 3,3 Moderate
Medelsvår 4,0 3,0 4,0 Moderate
Medelsvår 5,0 3,7 5,0 Moderate
Medelsvår 6,0 4,0 6,0 Moderate
Svår 2,5 2,0 2,5 Difficult
Svår 3,5 2,7 3,5 Difficult
Svår 5,0 4,4 5,0 Difficult
Svår 7,5 6,0 7,5 Difficult
TRAIL-O CLASS
Class/Course
Öppen Pre-A
Öppen Pre-B
Öppen Pre-C
MTBO-KLASS
Class/Course Sprint Mid. Long Level
Mycket lätt kort (prova på) 2,5 4,5 6,0 Easy
Lätt mellan 3,0 6,0 10,0 Moderate
Lätt lång 3,5 7,0 15,0 Difficult
Svår kort 3,5 4,5 6,0 Moderate
Svår mellan 4,3 6,0 10,0 Difficult
Svår lång 5,5 7,0 15,0 Difficult
MTBO will take place during the three first days of
O-Ringen Åre at own arenas in Ösersund and Järpen.
Photo: Peter Holgersson
For MTBO, Östersund is the competition area for
two of the days and Järpen for one day.
MTBO is fast-paced and is very much about making the right path
and making quick decisions. The map is similar to the one used in
regular orienteering. The biggest difference is how paths and roads
are shown on the map. The road and the path's ride are reported
where you can simply say that the longer the lines on the map, the
faster the path can be cycled.
Program MTBO
Stage 1 Middle Sunday 23 july Arena Östersund
Stage 2 Long Monday 24 july Arena Östersund
Stage 3 Sprint Tuesday 25 july Arena Röjsmon
OPEN MTBO CLASS
Class/Course Sprint Middle Long Level
Lätt mellan 3,0 6,0 10,0 Moderate
Lätt lång 3,5 7,0 15,0 Difficult
Svår mellan 4,3 6,0 10,0 Difficult
OPEN CLASS FOOT-O, 3 - DAYS
If you only want to participate during the last
three days; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
we offer several open classes.
Choose the lenght and difficulty that suits you.
Our open classes have free starting times.
MTBO CLASSES
Class Sprint Middle Long
D12 2,5 3,0 5,5
D14 3,0 5,0 8,5
D16 4,0 5,5 10,0
D20 4,5 7,0 14,5
D21 5,5 8,5 20,0
D35 4,5 7,0 13,0
D40 4,5 7,0 13,0
D45 4,5 7,0 13,0
D50 4,0 6,0 11,0
D55 3,5 6,0 11,0
D60 3,5 5,0 9,0
D65 3,5 5,0 9,0
D70 3,0 4,0 7,5
D75 3,0 4,0 7,5
D80 2,5 4,0 7,5
Klass Class Sprint Medel Middle Lång Long
H12 2,5 3,0 5,5
H14 3,5 5,5 8,5
H16 4,5 7,0 13,0
H20 5,5 9,0 21,0 18,5
H21 6,0 11,0 25,0
H35 5,5 8,0 17,5
H40 5,5 8,0 17,5
H45 5,5 8,0 17,5
H50 5,0 7,5 15,0
H55 5,0 7,5 15,0
H60 5,0 6,0 13,0
H65 4,0 6,0 13,0
H70 4,0 5,0 11,0
D75 3,5 5,0 11,0
D80 3,5 5,0 11,0
Class Middle Long Difficulty
Lätt 2,5 2,0 2,5 Easy
Lätt 5,0 4,0 5,0 Easy
Medelsvår 3,3 2,7 3,3 Moderate
Medelsvår 5,0 4,0 5,0 Moderate
Svår 3,5 2,8 3,5 Difficult
Svår 5,0 4,4 5,0 Difficult
Svår 7,5 6,0 7,5 Difficult
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Photon: Peter Holgersson.
BAGHEERA YOUTH RELAY
The traditional youth relay is organized in conjunction
with the opening ceremony July 22. The relay is between
club teams but you can also create a combination team
between clubs. Teams consists of four runners, one from
each classes D14, H14, D16 and H16.
Bring your club and support your team!
Legs Length Start procedure
MAP SCALES FOOT-O
The map scale varies depending on which class you have entered.
Here you can find the map scale for your class.
YOUTH CLASSES
For Inskolning, U1, U2, DH10-DH14 (short classes included) the
map scale is 1:7500 for all stages.
DH15-DH16 (short classes included) have map scale 1:10 000
for all stages.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASSES
DH18-DH21 (short and elite classes included) have map scale
1:15 000 for the long distance stages and 1:10 000 for the middle
distance stages.
ADULT CLASSES
DH21 Motion, DH35-DH40 (short and recreational classes
included) have map scale 1:10 000 for all stages.
DH45 and older classes (short and recreational classes included)
have map scale 1:7500 for all stages
OPEN CLASSES
Lätt 10.0, Svår 5.0, Svår 7.5 have 1:10 000 for all stages. All other open
classes have 1:7500 for all stages. The same map scales apply to the
open classes regardless of you enter for 5-days, 3-days or stage start.
For Training courses with timing, the classes Svår 5,0 and Svår
7,5 use map scale 1:10 000 and all other classes have map scale
1:7500.
MAP SCALES MTBO
ACTIVITIES
CHILD CARE
During O-Ringen we offer child care for kids aged 3-8 years at
Arena Trillevallen, Arena Järpen och Arena Ånn.
Pre book your child care at oringen.se. You can leave your child
with us for up to 3 hours at a time (while you race).
MINIKNAT
For the youngest orienteers there are daily Miniknat, or String
courses, at Arena Trillevallen, Arena Järpen and Arena Ånn. In
Miniknat, kids follow a streamered course between check points,
which feature different activities, challenges, and fun surprises.
They do, of course, get a map to follow and a SI card.
There is no timing or results list, but all children get a prize
when they finish.
You can pre book Miniknat at oringen.se or book it directly at
the arena.
BAGHEERA ORIENTEERING SCHOOL
Have you never tried orienteering but want to try? Or re you a former
orienteer and want to refresh your skills? At the Orienteering School,
we will cover all the necessary skills that you need in order to set out
by yourself on an easy-level O-Ringen course. We will then come with
you to the start and help you get going.
ADDITIONALS
- to be selected at
the same time as
you book your start
SAVE
10%
REGISTER BEFORE
APRIL 1 st
FOLKSAM MOTIONSLOPPSFÖRSÄKRING
(INSURANCE)
Folksam motionsloppsförsäkring is for participants in
exercise and competition events and gives you back the
entire registration fee if you become acutely ill or injured
and can not participate. The insurance also includes an
olycksfallsförsäkring (accident insurance) when you are
training. Only valid for Swedish residents.
SI PUNCHING CARD
Rent your punsching card for one or all stages.
START TIMES BLOCKED
WITH ANOTHER CLUB
Start with another club than your own.
SPLIT START TIME
You start on different times during the day. Only avaliable
when you compete in the same dicipline.
PUNCH HELP TRAIL-O
Help to punch, only for Trail-O.
PUSH HELP TRAIL-O
Transport help, only for Trail-O.
H16-D14-H14-D16 4 x 1,8 km Mass start
TRAINING COURSES
WITH TIMING
Get ready by taking one of our training courses with timing.
during the period Wednesday July 19 - Saturday July 23 in Ottsjö.
Registration in our booking portal or our Competitor services.
You will pick up your map at Competitior services. Ottsjö is
located 30 km from Åre by.
For MTBO, the map scales have not been decided yet. Information
will be updated at oringen.se.
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Instagram: @oringen
Facebook: O-Ringen
Branch Class/course Length Difficulty
OL Mycket lätt 2,0 2,0 Very easy
OL Lätt 2,5 2,5 Easy
OL Lätt 4,0 4,0 Easy
OL Medelsvår 3,0 3,0 Moderate
OL Medelsvår 4,0 4,0 Moderate
OL Medelsvår 5,0 5,0 Moderate
OL Svår 3,0 3,0 Difficult
OL Svår 5,0 5,0 Difficult
OL Svår 7,5 7,5 Difficult
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REGISTRATION FEES 2023
Product Prize category 1 Nov
-20%
Elite tour
5-days
3-days
Stage start
Main- &
Short classes.
TrailO
1 April
-10%
1 June
ordinary
After
+30%
Up to age 20 2010 2260 2510 3260
Age 21 and up 2480 2790 3100 4030
Introduction and U-class 500 570 630 820
Up to age 16 820 920 1020 1330
Ages 17-20 1120 1260 1400 1820
Age 21 and up 1720 1940 2150 2800
Recreational classes Age 21 and up 1630 1840 2040 2650
Open classes
Open classes
MTBO-klass
Up to age 16 700 790 880 1140
Ages 17-20 1010 1130 1260 1640
Age 21 and up 1540 1740 1930 2510
Up to age 16 420 480 530 690
Ages 17-20 600 680 750 980
Age 21 and up 940 1050 1170 1520
Up to age 16 500 560 620 810
Ages 17-20 670 760 840 1090
Age 21 and up 1040 1160 1290 1680
Try it out (all ages) 110 120 130 170
Up to age 16 110 120 130 170
Ages 17-20 140 160 180 220
Age 21 and up 190 220 240 310
Bagheerastafetten Per lag 320 360 400 520
Training courses
with timing
Up to age 16 50 60 70 90
Ages 17-20 80 90 100 130
Age 21 and up 90 100 110 140
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1 Nov
ordinary
1 April
ordinary
1 June
ordinary
Folksam motionsloppsförsäkring (Insurance) 155 155 155
Folksam motionsloppsförsäkring plus (Insurance) 275 275 275 275
SI Punching card rental, per stage 40 40 40 50
SI, SIAC (MTBO) Punching card rental, per stage 60 60 60 70
Start times blocked with another club 120 120 120 140
Split start time 120 120 120 140
Punch help Trail-O 110 110 110 130
Push help Trail-O 110 110 110 130
Jubilee plaque (order before 1/6) 0 0 0 -
Visa 0 0 0 0
Customized map (order before 1/4) 0 - - -
After
+30%
ACTIVITIES & ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1 Nov
ordinary
1 April
ordinary
1 June
ordinary
Child care 60 60 60 70
Miniknat 40 40 40 60
Bagheera orienteering school 0 0 0 0
After
+30%
Terms for registration at oringen.se
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
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