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O-RINGEN MAGAZINE NO. 1 • 2024 1

KRÅNGELFRITT
HELA VÄGEN TILL
OSKARSHAMN!
O-Ringen is just
around the corner
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
It’s finally time for all of us 1,500 volunteer officials to welcome
participants to the Småland Coast and Oskarshamn!
Som stolt partner till O-Ringen finns vi självklart på plats i Oskarshamn, så att du
och alla andra som trivs i terrängen ska få chansen att upptäcka det krångelfria
billivet. Våra prisvärda och omtalat driftsäkra kvalitetsbilar från Japan får din
vardag med bil att bara flyta på. Alla personbilar är elektrifierade och så gott som
alla har fyrhjulsdrift som standard. Dessutom ingår service de första 3 åren – eller
de 3 första servicetillfällena! Vill du ta dig till O-Ringen på det mest krångelfria
sättet föreslår vi att du slår till på en Suzuki redan nu. Hitta din återförsäljare på
suzukibilar.se
Stolt tävlingspartner
till O-Ringen
O-Ringen Smålandskusten is
an event for the whole region,
involving the whole of Kalmar
county and some districts of
other counties to the west. The organising
clubs include 18 orienteering clubs, as well
as speedway, football and archery clubs and
an allotment association, in order to make
sure we have the 1,500 volunteers we need.
Now, several thousand hours of voluntary
work after the contract was signed, we
are entering the final phase. The bulk of
the practical work remains to be done
between now and the opening ceremony
on 21st July. O-Ringen is a colossal event,
which is usually only experienced once as a
volunteer!
You’re invited to a spectacular Bagheera
Relay and opening ceremony by the harbour,
which is also the venue for Wednesday’s
Elite Sprint. Courses will use the harbour
area, town centre and beautiful Stadsparken.
A unique O-Ringen City and O-Ringen
Square are located on farmland just 1.5km
from the town centre.
The Småland Coast features a variety of
orienteering terrain, from detailed coastal
terrain to larger Småland hills further
inland. The Foot-O competitions are split
into two stages near Hultsfred, accessible by
bus, and three stages close to Oskarshamn.
Two stages finish in O-Ringen City and the
other is within cycling distance or a short
bus ride.
For MTBO competitors, there are
two stages at Mönsterås and three near
O-Ringen City. There are three Trail-O
stages in Oskarshamn, with the other two in
Högby and Hultsfred districts.
A warm welcome to the Småland Coast!
ANDERS STRÖMBÄCK
Project manager O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024
anders.stromback@oringen.se
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Svensk Orientering Events AB
Heliosgatan 3
120 30 Stockholm
info@oringen.se
Kontakt O-Ringen
Claes Forsberg | CEO
070-492 14 50, claes.forsberg@oringen.se
Anders Strömbäck | Project manager
O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024
070-860 81 86, anders.stromback@oringen.se
Mats Adolfsson | Sales
070-394 50 71, mats.adolfsson@oringen.se
Anna Wennertorp | Marketing,
competitor experience and services
070-952 54 78, anna.wennertorp@oringen.se
Magnus Johansson | IT and digitisation
070-381 03 56, magnus.johansson@oringen.se
Conny Gunnarsson | Logistics
070-810 73 49, conny.gunnarsson@oringen.se
Johan Andersson | Competition
073-420 03 61, johan.andersson@oringen.se
Måns Lennermo | Project manager O-Ringen Jönköping 2025
076-117 38 60, mans.lennermo@oringen.se
IN THIS EDITION:
Overview of O-Ringen
Smålandskusten 2024
10
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Cover images
Photo: Peter Holgersson, Johfors Productions AB,
Thomi Studhalter.
SVANENMÄRKT
Trycksak
3041 0189
The Ståhl family
14
are taking the
boat this summer
1
32
Jakob
and Lena
analyse the terrain
Kasper and Simona
have O-Ringen close
N 6271019
to their heart
18–23
Orienteering stage areas: Rosenfors,
Gunnarsö and Döderhultsdalen
27–29
Klara is looking forward to
continued success in Oskarshamn.
36–37
Arvid and Nora analyse.
42
Högtryckssprinten and Bagheera Relay.
E 680561
44–45
48–49 62
Trail-O at Målilla OK’s clubhouse, Havslätt, ParaOrienteering makes orienteering
Stadsparken, Berga IP and Kristineberg.
possible for everyone!
50–51
Five stages of MTBO: Långehäll,
Döderhultsdalen and Kronoparken.
57
Interest in the forest across the generations.
58
Laila has run O-Ringen 51 times in a row.
67–71
Experience the whole Småland coast.
74–79–80
O-Ringen Jönköping 2025, Göteborg 2026,
Stockholm 2027.
83–90
Guide to registration
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Photo: Thomi Studhalter.

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Meet our competitors
JANA, IFK GÖTEBORG (PREVIOUSLY OK NJUDUNG) JANNE, OK NOLASKOGSARNA JOHAN, KALMAR OK HELENA, SUNDBYBERGS IK
Competing in: D18 Elite
Competing in: H55
Competing in: H18 Elite
Competing in: D60
How many times have you been to O-Ringen?
– I’ve run O-Ringen twice, in Uppsala and Åre. The competitions
in Uppsala didn’t go so well but it was the first time and it was a
really cool experience! I really enjoyed all the different activities
and meeting up with all my friends. Åre was very beautiful up in
the mountains and it was really fun to run there! The races went
much better than I expected, with one stage win and fourth
place overall. I also had a great time with my friends and club.
What’s the best thing about O-Ringen?
– The best thing about O-Ringen is meeting all your friends and
doing lots of fun activities outside of the orienteering. And it’s
always fun to run in the forest in different parts of Sweden.
What are you looking forward to most at this summer’s O-Ringen?
– I’ll be running D18E, which I’m looking forward to. I’m very
excited. I’ll be travelling a few days before the competition so I
can train on the terrain, which I’m not used to, as well as work on
my compass technique – I think it will be important there.
What experience do you have of this kind of terrain?
– I’ve only run at Oskarshamn once, so I don’t have much
experience. I think the two most important things are compass
direction and reading the contours, as well as having clear attack
points and collecting features, like large hills and marshes, as most
of the stages will be in detailed terrain.
How many times have you been to O-Ringen?
– Oh, tough question. My first O-Ringen was 1978 in Skara, but
let’s say I’ve competed in 29 and helped organise two.
What’s the best thing about O-Ringen?
– There’s so much that’s the best! I like the competition side of
things, visiting new places, and of course the social part with
both clubmates and many other orienteering friends. I also
really like the way it’s so big and that we can gather so many
orienteers in one place.
What’s your best O-Ringen memory?
– I’d still have to say 1978, my first O-Ringen in Skara. It was
big and exciting. But the best single memory was 2018, where
we were organising and were able to deliver a fantastic
week in Önsköldsvik.
What are you looking forward to most at this summer’s O-Ringen?
– I’ve never orienteered in Oskarshamn and the whole concept
looks very exciting. Enjoyable and challenging orienteering, an
O-Ringen Square near to central Oskarshamn and, of course, the
sense of community.
How many times have you been to O-Ringen?
– Just once, last year in Åre. It was exciting for me because
unlike everyone else I hadn’t had any experience of O-Ringen,
plus it was in a new type of terrain for me. But despite a slow
start I was very happy with my 10th place overall.
What’s the best thing about O-Ringen?
– I’d say the best thing about O-Ringen is O-Ringen Square.
You’re from Småland. What experience do you have in this terrain?
– I’d actually say that I don’t know this kind of terrain all that
well. Of course I’m familiar with it but I’m not sure exactly what
type we’ll get. I think it could be more varied than people might
think.
What are you looking forward to most at this summer’s O-Ringen?
– It’ll be really fun to compete as a first year junior and I have
the advantage of living quite nearby, so I can stay at home
during the week.
How many times have you been to O-Ringen?
– I don’t really know – maybe 15, including two of
them as a organizer.
What’s the best thing about O-Ringen?
– All the joy of being active, the mixture of all
ages and so many people.
What’s your best O-Ringen memory?
– That’s difficult – I have a lot. The kids having mud baths at
Hallsberg in 2000, the mountain terrain at Sälen in 2008, or
maybe my first one at Värmland in 1976 – everything was so big!
What are you looking forward to most at this summer’s O-Ringen?
– Going to Oskarshamn, which is such a lovely town,
running in this part of Småland where I haven’t run before,
and meeting friends.
Photos: Peter Holgersson.
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OVERVIEW O-RINGEN SMÅLANDSKUSTEN 2024
Symbols & Colours
Orienteering
MTBO
Trail-O
ARENA MÅLILLA OK’s
KLUBBSTUGA
STAGE 1
ARENA ROSENFORS
STAGE 1 & 2
ARENA HAVSLÄTTS
FRILUFTSOMRÅDE
STAGE 2
ARENA DÖDERHULTSDALEN
STAGES 4 & 5
STAGES 3–5
ARENA BRÄDHOLMEN
ARENA BERGA IP
STAGE 4
O-RINGEN SQUARE
O-RINGEN CITY
OSKARSHAMN
ELITE SPRINT
BAGHEERA RELAY
DJUPETRÄSK
TRAINING COURSES
SATELLITE PARKING
ARENA STADSPARKEN
STAGE 3
ARENA GUNNARSÖ
STAGE 3
ARENA LÅNGEHÄLL
STAGE 1 & 2
ARENA KRISTINEBERG
STAGE 5
SUN
21/7
MON
22/7
TUE
23/7
WED
24/7
THUR
25/7
FRI
26/7
SAT
27/7
O-Ringen square to
Arena Rosenfors
Arena Långehäll
Arena Gunnarsö
Arena Brädholmen
Arena Havslätts friluftsområde
Arena Kristinbergs motionsspår
Arena Döderhultsdalen
Arena Stadsparken
Arena Berga IP
Arena Målilla OK:s klubbstuga
Oskarshamn city
Timed training courses, Djupeträsk
Satellite parking
Lilla torget, Oskarshamns centre
Distance
43 km
40 km
5 km
2,2 km
5 km
4 km
0,3 km
3 km
30 km
49 km
2,5 km
3,5 km
4 km
1,5 km
Foot-O
Elite
MTBO
Trail-O
Arena
Brädholmen
Opening ceremony
Bagheera
youth relay
-
-
-
Arena
Rosenfors
Stage 1
Long
Arena
Rosenfors
Stage 1
Long
Arena
Långehäll
Stage 1
Middle
Arena
Målilla OK’s
klubbstuga
Stage 1
Middle
Arena
Rosenfors
Stage 2
Middle
Arena
Rosenfors
Stage 2
Middle
Arena
Långehäll
Stage 2
Long
Arena
Havslätts
friluftsområde
Stage 2
Long
Activity day
Arena
Brädholmen
Stage 3
Sprint
Activity day
Activity day
Arena
Gunnarsö
Stage 3
Long
Activity day
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 3
Prolonged sprint
Arena
Stadsparken
Stage 3
TempO/Middle
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 4
Middle
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 4
Middle
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 4
Middle
Arena
Berga IP
Stage 4
Long
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 5
Long
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 5
Long
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 5
Long
Arena
Kristineberg
Stage5
Long
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Travel
To Oskarshamn
When you make your way to the Småland Coast and
Oskarshamn, you’re about the same distance from each
of Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm.
It’s easy to get to Oskarshamn by car or by using one of the daily
bus services from many cities in Sweden. A number of bus companies
offer services; Flixbus has a direct connection to 15 other
towns and Vy Bus4You to 9 towns, and then there’s Silverlinjen,
which runs between Öland/Kalmar and Stockholm.
If you would like to fly, the nearest airport is Kalmar Öland Airport,
which is served by several routes and carriers. You might want
to combine your visit to the Småland Coast with a trip to Gotland
by catching the ferry between Gotland and Oskarshamn. There are
also several options for travelling by train. If you’re arriving by train
to Kalmar, Berga or Västervik you can take a bus connection to your
final destination.
Photo: Johfors Productions AB.
To the competitions
Stages 1 and 2
Since the autumn issue of the O-Ringen Magazine, we have
managed to secure large areas for parking at O-Ringen City and
at Rosenfors Arena, to use on the first two competition days. This
means that all buses can travel to the same place at O-Ringen City.
The satellite parking will not be in use on these two days but will
be open as planned for Stage 3.
We invite competitors staying to the west of Oskarshamn or closer
to stages 1 and 2, or those wishing to visit other locations in the area
on these days, to travel by car to stages 1 and 2, as we have a larger
parking area there.
Parking will cost SEK 100 per day and it would be a great help to
us if anyone planning to travel by car books a parking pass in good
time. This helps us ensure that there are enough parking spaces and
to avoid having more buses than necessary travelling from O-Ringen
City. You can book passes via our booking portal at oringen.se – go
to “Activities and other services”.
Stage 3
Gunnarsö Arena is around 4 km from O-Ringen City. The walking
and cycling route will be signed.
For those cycling to the arena, there is a dedicated area to park bikes.
Kalmar local bus service 701 will also have extra buses running
on a route passing through the campsite area every 15 minutes,
Stages 1 & 2
Arena Rosenfors
Stage 3
Arena Gunnarsö
Stages 4 & 5
Arena Döderhultsdalen
with 2-3 buses in each convoy. The journey time will be around 25
minutes.
For those travelling by car, park at the satellite parking and take
the stage bus to the arena. The journey time will be around 20
minutes.
Stages 4 and 5
Döderhultsdalen Arena is within walking distance of O-Ringen City.
For those cycling there, there is a dedicated area to park bikes. If
you’re travelling by car, there is parking at O-Ringen City and then a
walk of 200 m-2 km.
Staying at O-Ringen Campsite Staying in Oskarshamn Staying elsewhere
Stage bus.
Cycle, walk or local bus
Taking the car to
stages 1 and 2?
Book your parking
pass now!
Stage bus or car
to arena parking
Cycle, walk or local bus
Car to arena parking
Car to satellite parking,
then bus to arena
Cycle or walk Cycle or walk Car to O-Ringen City parking
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
Ditch the map and compass, travel
using Kalmar’s regional public transport!
Between 22 nd –28 th July, Kalmar Länstrafik (regional pubic
transport) is offering a 50% discount on 24-hour tickets
within the Kalmar region. As well as that, all competitors
can show their number bib to travel free on bus 701 in
Oskarshamn throughout the week.
During O-Ringen week there will be many opportunities to get to,
from and between competitions using public transport. Kalmar
Länstrafik will provide extra buses to and from O-Ringen. The
easiest way to plan your journey and look at departure times and
ticket prices is by using the Kalmar Länstrafik app.
Go to kalmarlanstrafik.se/O-Ringen to see all our information
on how to travel to O-Ringen from a range of places with Kalmar
Länstrafik.
If you’re travelling with your bike
It is possible to take bikes onto many of our vehicles, however
there are some restrictions to remember. Read more at kalmarlanstrafik.se/O-Ringen.
Scan the QR code and follow
the link to Kalmar Länstrafik’s
O-Ringen 2024 page.
Photo: Kalmar länstrafik.
Photo: Johfors Productions AB.
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O-Ringen City is close to everything
Book camping
and other
accommodation
at oringen.se
The Ståhl family are taking the boat this summer
This year there is a wonderful accommodation
option for those travelling
by boat: Oskarshamn guest harbour at
Brädholmen. Here you have a beautiful
seaside setting, while being close to
centre of town. Brädholmen is also
the venue for the opening ceremony,
Bagheera Relay and Elite Sprint.
Among those sailing to Oskarshamn are
the Ståhl family from Sundbybergs IK.
Their boat is an Elan 34 and its place in the
harbour has been booked since last year’s
O-Ringen at Åre, after the family visited the
Småland Coast 2024 stand and found out
about the guest harbour.
Taking the boat on an orienteering adventure
is nothing new for this family, who
started the tradition back in 2014 in Karlstad
– this is actually the fourth time they’re
staying on their boat during O-Ringen!
The journey to and from Oskarshamn will
take the Ståhls through St Anna’s archipelago
and there will be several stops on the
way. Altogether they will spend around five
weeks on the boat. The family think that the
orienteering itself is the best thing about
O-Ringen but they’re also looking forward
to combining the competition with experiencing
nature and meeting clubmates.
Their club, Sundbybergs IK, currently has
around 80 competitors registered.
» About THE STÅHL FAMILY
They are: Charlotte, Urban, Ronja and Jonathan
Competing in: D50 Short, H55 Short, D21 and H21
First O-Ringen: Boden 2013
Jonathan is also a top international ski
orienteer, so of course the rollerskis and poles
always find a space on the boat when he sails.
O-Ringen City is located around 2 km from central
Oskarshamn, in Döderhultsdalen. It has 2,500 camping
pitches, all with a good surface. At the centre of O-Ringen
City is O-Ringen Square, a natural meeting place.
This will host a prize giving each evening, as well as
entertainment and other activities.
Each club has their own area of the campsite. We are doing our
best to ensure you will have a pitch close to your clubmates, even if
some have chosen pitches with electricity and others without.
Services
• The campsite has six service stations.
You can also charge your phone here.
• There are three kiosks at the campsite
and one at O-Ringen Square
• There are showers at three places next to the campsite: Rödsleskolan,
Rödsle BK (O-Ringen City) and Tennishallen sports hall.
• Washing machines
• BBQ areas
This year’s O-Ringen City is also close to both bathing areas and
the town centre, so bring your bike. You can also use your bike to
get to Stage 3 in Gunnarsö, where the arena is the perfect distance
away for cycling.
Photo: Peter Holgersson. Photo: T-W Media. Photo: Peter Holgersson.
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FÖR DIG SOM GILLAR DET LILLA EXTRA
EN GOD NYHET
MED SVENSK HAVRE
BAKAD I HÄRADSBYGDEN
Upplev vår nyhet Tre Kullor Havre och Havssalt, bakat av svensk havre
tillsammans med frön och havssalt. Krispigt, kexigt och mustigt är
vårt havreknäckes signum. Perfekt för frukosten, ost- och charkbrickan.
Med stolthet formar våra skickliga bagare varje deg för sig, och brödet
gräddas på det traditionella sättet – på plåtar i våra konditoriugnar.

» Arena ROSENFORS
STAGE 1 LONG DISTANCE
Monday July 22 nd 2024
STAGE 2 MIDDLE DISTANCE
Tuesday July 23 rd 2024
» Arena ROSENFORS
The arena for stages 1 and 2 is on the edge of the small industrial community
of Rosenfors. The village formed when Rosenfors AB was founded
in 1802 and today it is a modern foundry with proud roots. The arena is
also on the edge of the large and fertile Abyslätten plain and is normally
used to grow potatoes. The fine, sandy soil gives plentiful harvests and
you might think it will mean fast running for this stage. On the other side
of the road, however, awaits a completely different type of terrain.
STAGE 1
LONG DISTANCE
STAGE 2
MIDDLE DISTANCE
On Stage 1, the hills come almost immediately. First
gently, but the further into the map you run, the more
challenging they become. You’ll need to cross both large
and small marshes, with lush vegetation and there are
some craggy and rocky areas. It will be a tough start to
the week for many runners..
The terrain varies between fast and more technical areas and, for
elite runners, there will be a real sense of wilderness furthest out
in the forest. A small John Bauer-style lake almost takes you into a
fairytale when you look down at it from one of the hills.
Beautiful, mature pine forest with good visibility, though thick
bilberry and lingonberry undergrowth will take its toll. There is a
very limited path and track network, giving a great orienteering
experience in beautiful Småland nature.
Interview with course setter Marie Svalbring
What can competitors expect from Stage 1? What’s special?
– Stage 1 uses a large area, with a variety of terrain and runnability.
There is also lots of variation between steeper and flatter areas. The
southern part, where the easier courses go, has some paths and
tracks. The northern part of the map has more of a wilderness feel.
Beautiful hilltops alternate with idyllic marshes and tough, craggy
areas. All runners will will get to choose routes through these
lovely forests and each course has its own character,” says Marie
Svalbring, one of the course setters for Stage 1.
What is the most challenging aspect of this terrain?
– The terrain is varied, which means you have to adapt your orienteering
technique as you go. There are many features to use but
the courses are still technically challenging. Some areas are tough
to run on as there is a lot of wonderful bilberry vegetation in the
forest, continues Marie.
What’s your advice for orienteering well
here and what should competitors be practising?
– The open terrain on Stage 1 means that you will be able to see
other competitors a lot of the time. However, there’s not much
chance that they’re going to the same control as you, as there are so
many controls in the area. So, success here will come from being
focused on your own orienteering, being able to change pace and
checking your control codes. Stage 1 won’t be an easy start to your
O-Ringen week, concludes Marie.
Stage 2 uses the same arena as Stage 1 but offers more
technical terrain, perfect for middle distance. Just about
all of this stage will take place on a large hill, which is
itself covered by smaller hills and steep in parts. There
are many boulders and crags, with tricky, detailed areas.
As with Stage 1, runnability varies from good to limited.
You’ll have to take care and avoid losing contact with the map.
Re-entrants, small ravines, marshes and crags come one after the
other and there will be many controls close together. This stage also
offers great views for anyone happy to pause for a few seconds. Some
of the hilltops have fantastic views across Emådalen and the home
stadium of the Dackarna speedway team, which is just a stone’s
throw away.
Interview with course setter Joakim Karmetun
What can competitors expect from Stage 2? What’s special?
– Stage 2 takes place on a large hill, which is mostly very runnable.
The area has almost no felled or developed areas and is almost
exclusively steep, forested terrain with many boulders and crags.
There aren’t many paths in the area and most courses will actually
be in terrain with no paths. This means that you can enjoy the
beautiful, open forest, which mostly has great visibility, says Joakim
Karmetun, course setter for Stage 2.
What is the most challenging aspect of this terrain?
– Apart from the physical challenges offered by a hilly area with
bilberry undergrowth, there are many orienteering challenges. For
example, this is a rocky and craggy area. This means there is always
a feature to use but, on the other hand, it’s easy to make parallel
errors,” says Joakim.
What’s your advice for orienteering well
here and what should competitors be practising?
– The open terrain on Stage 1 means that you will be able to see
other competitors for much of the time. However, there’s not much
chance that they’re going to the same control as you, as there are so
many controls in the area.
So, success here will come from being focused on your own orienteering,”
says Joakim. “If you want to come really well prepared, train
to run up and down hills. If you do that and also train to orienteer
in detailed hillside areas, you’ve given yourself the best chance of
success on Stage 2, he finishes.
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» Arena GUNNARSÖ
STAGE 3 LONG DISTANCE
Thursday July 25 th 2024
The Stage 3 arena is a stone’s throw from
Oskarshamn’s largest bathing and camping
area. The easiest way to get there is by
cycling, as it’s around 5 km from Döderhultsdalen.
The arena itself is compact and is built
on hard-standing tarmac and gravel. There is a
new housing development being built nearby.
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LONG DISTANCE
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The special thing about Stage 3 is the proximity to the
sea. Some controls are right next to the Baltic. The
longer courses cross over an old sea cove on a bridge.
This is coastal terrain with a lot of contour detail, where
runnable bare rock is mixed with heavier going between
the hilltops. The area nearest the finish has many paths
and is well used by the nearest residential areas.
For this stage, you have to change pace where it’s necessary and
plan your route choices. It’s important to have a secure attack
point for each control and it’s often worth running round rather
than straight. Train for this stage in detailed terrain that requires
intensive map reading.
The terrain is very varied. Nearest the arena there are many
paths and runnable hills with bare rock, and mostly good visibility.
The terrain is quite flat, with some marshes. Longer courses start
in a detailed area with flat, open hilltops and sparse pine forest,
with good runnability and visibility. Between these two areas there
is an overgrown former sea cove. In this area, a nature reserve, the
terrain changes. There is more deciduous forest and stony ground,
and somewhat reduced runnability. The longest courses will also
use some more cultivated areas, providing some route choice. The
entire competition area is crossed by a number of forest roads.
Interview with course setter Jonas Bergfors
What can competitors expect from Stage 3? What’s special?
– At Stage 3, competitors will be met by typical coastal Småland
terrain, says Jonas.
What is the most challenging aspect of this terrain?
– The terrain varies a lot, with everything from easily runnable
bare rock to more detailed and slower terrain with stony ground
and undergrowth, explains Jonas.
What’s your advice for orienteering well
here and what should competitors be practising?
– For this stage you need to think about how to change pace; take
more time in detailed areas with less visibility, says Jonas.
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» Arena DÖDERHULTSDALEN
STAGE 4 MIDDLE DISTANCE
Friday July 26 th 2024
STAGE 5 LONG DISTANCE
Saturday July 27 th 2024
» Arena DÖDERHULTSDALEN
The arena for the final two stages is located right
next to the O-Ringen campsite in Döderhultsdalen.
Close by and easy to get to for everyone
staying there.
STAGE 4
MIDDLE DISTANCE
STAGE 5
LONG DISTANCE
Photo: Cornelia Höglind.
Stage 4 will be held north of Oskarshamn, right next
to the edge of town and with many paths of all sizes.
Runnability is good and there is no felling in the
competition area. The terrain is moderately hilly, with
quite sharp, detailed hills. Lots of paths and other details
means you have to keep contact with the map to avoid
silly mistakes. A good area for a tricky middle distance.
The area includes both a high-level adventure course and a frisbee
golf course, which are passed by most courses during this stage,
with the exception of the shortest courses. The courses finish by
going down a slalom hill. The ski run isn’t as long as those last year
but still offer a fast finish into the last control.
Interview with course setter Tony Lövdahl
What can competitors expect from Stage 4? What’s special?
– Stage 4 is near the coast, with lots of features. It’s next to a
residential area, which means there are many roads and paths.
Competitors will have to do a lot of fine navigation, says Tony.
What is the most challenging
aspect of this terrain?
– The biggest challenge here
is orienteering accurately
through the hills. Taking
time to find the quickest
micro-route choices and
avoiding silly mistakes will
always pay off, says Tony.
What’s your advice for
orienteering well here and
what should competitors
be practising?
– To succeed on Stage 4, it’s very important
to maintain map contact.
Losing focus for even just a short time could result in big time
losses. In particular, keep track of where you are when you go up
onto the hilltops, concludes Tony.
The final stage will take place north-west of Oskarshamn
and the terrain has a different character to that of stages
3 and 4. Small, complex hill formations are mixed with
flatter and vaguer areas. This stage mostly features open
pine forest crossed by some forest roads and a diffuse
path network. You’ll find runnable hilltops mixed with
denser, younger coniferous plantation, as well as open,
managed forest of varying runnability.
Despite being less hilly, this area will offer plenty of challenges. In the
vaguer areas with limited visibility it’s important to take careful bearings
and use the features that are there, otherwise it can be easy to lose
time. Most courses finish by crossing a hilltop with more deciduous
trees that limit visibility, before heading down the steep hillside, which
is stony in places. They then cross a meadow normally used to exercise
horses. The last kilometre uses the same bit of forest used at the end of
Stage 4, with lots of paths and other features. There will be many small
hills and short, steep slopes, where spending a few extra seconds on
route choices and map reading could well pay off. From the pre-warning
to the finish there will be fast running across open fields and past
the ski hill, with open views over the finish arena.
Interview with course setter Lennart Kalén
What can competitors expect from Stage 5? What’s special?
– The Stage 5 terrain has a different character to stages 3 and 4.
Here, the small, complex hill shapes are interspersed with vaguer,
flat areas. The forest is more managed here, meaning runnability is
more varied, answers Lennart.
What is the most challenging aspect of this terrain?
– Make sure you check your bearings carefully in the vaguer areas
with poorer visibility, otherwise it’s easy to lose a lot of time. In
the final part you’ll find yourself in an area with many features,
especially lots of small, steep-sided hills. Take extra care with
map-reading and route choices here, says Lennart.
What’s your advice for orienteering well
here and what should competitors be practising?
– To give yourself the best chance on Stage 5, like always, take
care when following your compass and slow down to read the
clear features on the way into each control. Again, as always, train
to be able to run strongly through the forest. Even though the area
isn’t all that hilly, the undulating terrain will sap your
energy, finishes Lennart.
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UPPTÄCK VÅRT RIKA
FÖRENINGSLIV
Sjunga i kör, spela teater eller kanske testa på ishockey? I Oskarshamn finns
föreningar för i stort sett alla intressen. Med runt 180 föreningar är utbudet
brett, så här kommer ett urval för den som är sugen på att testa på något nytt.
OSKARSHAMNS GOLFKLUBB
OSKARSHAMNS BBK
Foto: Curt-Robert Lindqvist
NY BANSTRÄCKNING, restaurang i egen regi, två
tränare och dessutom Sveriges nöjdaste medlemmar
enligt en medlemsundersökning från Svenska Golfförbundet.
Oskarshamns Golfklubb äger och driver
golfbana med 18 hål i Skorpetorp, cirka åtta kilometer
från Oskarshamns centrum. Klubben har cirka 1 200
medlemmar, varav 180 är juniorer. Det finns även en
korthålsbana.
OSKARSHAMNS
TEATERSÄLLSKAP
NÄR OSKARSHAMNS teatersällskap står på scenen
är det inte långt till skratt. Med flera föreställningar
om året och en egen teaterlokal med scen och
gradäng (läktare), är Oskarshamns teatersällskap en
väletablerad förening som många känner till. I nuläget
är det mycket fokus på barn och ungdomar, med två
barngrupper i åldrarna 7–12 år och 13 år och uppåt.
OSKARSHAMNS BASKETBOLLKLUBB har basketlag
för alla barn och ungdomar födda 2020 och äldre.
Ända upp till årskurs nio tar klubben emot alla som
är intresserade av att spela basket. Faktum är att runt
400 av föreningens 500 medlemmar är yngre än
14 år. I sommar blir det också Sommarbasket under
sommarlovet vid hamntorget på norra kajen, för
fjärde året i rad. Det är gratis och öppet för alla, både
nybörjare och inbitna basketspelare.
OSKARSHAMNS
GRAFISKA MUSEUM
HUR TRYCKTE man böcker förr i tiden? Hur binder
man ihop en bok? Det kan föreningen bakom Oskarshamns
grafiska museum visa! Det är en förening med
30 medlemmar och en massa spännande, gamla
maskiner. Om du har två extra timmar, kan de hjälpa
dig att göra en liten bok att skriva in dina tävlingar och
tider i. Under O-ringen har de öppet måndag-fredag,
klockan 10-12.
IK OSKARSHAMN
SEDAN AVANCEMANGET till SHL har intresset att
börja spela hockey ökat, både bland pojkar och flickor.
I ungdomslagen för IK Oskarshamn finns cirka 400
barn och ungdomar. Dessa fördelas på tre flicklag, åtta
pojklag och hockeyskola. Utöver detta har föreningen
två juniorlag och ett herrlag. Föreningen arbetar med
riktade projekt och engagerar sig i samhällsproblem
så som fattigdom, sjukdom och mobbning.
KÖREN LADIES ONLY
EN KÖR med stor glädje för att sjunga, med glimten
i ögat, helst röda naglar och gärna dramatisering.
Ladies Only är en fristående kör som sjunger det
mesta. Alltifrån 60-talspop och visor, till schlager och
musikal. Kören består av runt 20 medlemmar.
Scanna QR-koden för att se alla
föreningar i Oskarshamns kommun
Vad händer i Oskarshamn?
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Detta är en annons

Klara Borg is looking forward to
more success
in Oskarshamn
The last time a really big event was held
in Oskarshamn was in 2019, when USM
(the Swedish Youth Championships)
brought together hundreds of Sweden’s
young orienteers. One of those, one who
has very positive memories from the
competitions in Oskarshamn, is Klara
Borg. She took home the gold medal in
both the Sprint and Long distance races.
Klara Borg sprints into the finish at 25-manna 2023. Photo: Urban Larsson.
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Med Motionsloppsförsäkringen får du en ny chans att hitta
rätt i O-Ringen om du skulle bli sjuk eller skadad. Ett enkelt
beslut med tanke på att försäkringen bara kostar 155 kronor
och gäller obegränsat antal lopp under ett år. Glöm inte välja
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We interviewed Klara Borg,
who runs for Södertälje-Nykvarn,
to find out her
recipe for success and hear
how she is doing ahead of this summer’s
O-Ringen. The last time Klara was in
Oskarshamn to orienteer, she won double
USM gold in the D15 class. She is also from
a true orienteering family, where O-Ringen
has been the clear choice for family holidays
throughout her childhood – so she, if
anyone, should know how to prepare for an
O-Ringen in Oskarshamn.
What was it like to stand at the top of the
USM podium two days in a row?
– I remember that it felt like a big thing,”
says Klara, excitedly. “It was the first time
all the Swedish juniors that age competed
against each other at anything other than
O-Ringen, so it felt very different. Before
the sprint I had no expectations and it was
a wonderful surprise when I won it. Then I
had quite high expectations for the forest.
My mum had warned me that it might
be difficult to re-focus after winning the
previous day, so it felt especially good to run
another winning race!
Four years on, what do you remember
from your winning race in the forest?
–I think I can remember almost the whole
race. I was very tense at the start and came
off my line a bit to number 2. After that I focused
better and found a good rhythm that I
kept all the way to the finish, explains Klara.
Was there any “decisive leg”
that won the race for you?
– No, I don’t think so, actually. Now I can
see that maybe I didn’t take the best routes
everywhere but I was consistent and followed
my plan, which must have been the
winning formula, says Klara.
She carries on thinking and then says that
leg 3-4 must have been pretty decisive for
the race after all. We’ve looked more closely
at this leg over the page.
– I managed to get going after a shaky
start. Then I felt like I had that “flow” that
orienteers talk about.
A flow that meant Klara managed to stay
focused through the tricky legs after control
4, soon taking the lead. A lead she kept all
the way to the finish by “keeping a lid on it”.
The biggest challenge in that USM race was
keeping a cool head, something that Klara
still finds difficult now.
– At USM I remembered to check my
compass, remembers Klara.
The compass is key
Klara advises that your compass is an invaluable
tool when orienteering in Småland’s
coastal terrain. Compass training was also
a big part of her preparation for USM. At
the time, Klara hadn’t orienteered much in
forests other than those around Nykvarn,
where her family live. Her dad, Lennart,
found an “Oskarshamn-esque” area with lots
of features, small hills and places where you
need to stay focused on your compass bearing
to avoid mistakes. Perfect for Klara to
run O-intervals and other technical training
before USM.
How would you describe the terrain round
Oskarshamn to someone who hasn’t been
there before?
– I would say that it’s very detailed, but
with all the small hills you have to stay on
the right track because relocating can be
difficult.
In my experience, visibility is mostly very
good. But since it is Småland after all, I’m
sure there are some thicker spruce areas,
too, says Klara.
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S O K
V
I
L J A N
Skala : 1: 10 000
Ekv: 2,5m
Klara’s analysis of three key legs at USM
2 3 4/8
5
Leg 1–2:
I could see two route choice options, either to the right like Alma chose, or the one I tried.
My plan was to turn off the indistinct path I followed a bit sooner, before the hill with
three knolls and two boulders on it, and then to look up, use my compass and look for the
open ridges on the way into the control.
I think my original plan was fine, close to the red line, and from what I remember the
forest was nice and runnable. The actual result was a bit wide of the mark – I was stressed
and a bit over-excited and didn’t check my compass, so it was difficult to say how
good my intended route really was.
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Applerumsån
6/9
10 11
13
14
12
Alma Svennerud (4 th in race) 6:28 1212 meters
Ida Bengtsson (2 nd in race) 6:51 985 meters
Klara Borg 7:37 1268 meters
Leg 3–4
After my poor direction on leg 2, I think it was here that I remembered to use my compass
again. My plan was to end up just about where I did, parallel to the stream, and
then from where it bends run up towards the control. I probably planned to run along the
vegetation boundary (in the control circle) too, but maybe I got carried away.
I don’t remember the first part of the leg very much, but crossing the path and the
stream were probably the things I checked off. Then I remember being able to run faster
when I was following the stream as a handrail. I found the end of the leg quite tricky, as
the marsh area was quite vague. Klara’s time on the leg was 4:34 (14 seconds faster than
her next quickest competitor).
Upphovsrätt. SOK Viljan
Kartritare: Tony Lövdahl 2019
Godkännande nr: 4400.14.19.1
Map:
Scale: 1:10,000
Contour interval: 2.5m
Mapmaker: Tony Lövdahl
Copyright: SOK Viljan
Oskarshamns
Good kommun memories from O-Ringen
With O-Ringen coming to Oskarshamn,
Klara has a good feeling and is looking
forward to five days of orienteering near the
Småland coast. For Klara, orienteering at
O-Ringen this summer is a given – she went
to the orienteering school in Eksjö, Småland,
so it’s almost home terrain.
– I find that the terrain round
Oskarshamn is like a cross between the
Sörmland coastal terrain I grew up in and
classic Småland forest, so I feel I’m well
equipped to navigate in this kind of forest.
What does O-Ringen
mean to you more generally?
– O-Ringen has been a part of my life since
the beginning. My family aren’t always great
at planning but O-Ringen has always been
on the calendar each summer, says Klara.
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Djurhultsmåla
Kvarnstugan
Fångstgrop
– When I was little, O-Ringen was mainly
about hanging about with my clubmates and
eating sweets but now it’s about top quality
races where I can compete against the best
in my age group, and meet old and new
friends. A lot of people I used to compete
against who no longer orienteer regularly
still go to O-Ringen. It’s great that we can
still meet up!
What’s your best memory from O-Ringen?
– I would say that my best O-Ringen memory
is from 2019 in Kolmården. So many cool
things happened that week. We were staying
near O-Ringen Square and I could meet up
with lots of friends. It wasn’t too far from
home, so the terrain suited me. The icing
on the cake was that my mum Katarina, my
sister Lovisa and I all managed to get the
overall win in our respective age classes.
Klara is aiming for
fresh success in Oskarshamn
This year, Klara will run D20 Elite and
the aim is clear: five solid races. The last
few years have included mispunches and
big mistakes on the very first day, so she’s
hoping to break that trend.
– We’ll have to see what position that
means, but I can’t do anything about how
other people run, says Klara.
What do you think will be
the key to success in this terrain?
– It will be a mixture of things I’ve already
mentioned. Keeping a cool head, being able
to refocus (if something doesn’t go to plan)
and checking your compass!
Finally, we need to know Klara’s advice for
how to succeed over a whole O-Ringen
week.
So, what’s the secret?
– I think it’s important to pace yourself. The
week has fives races and it’s much better to
have five solid runs than one or two really
good ones, one really bad one and the others
so-so, finished Klara.
TEXT ANDREAS DAVIDSSON
See the whole of
Klara’s race on Livelox
Leg 10–11
I wanted to make a safe choice here. I felt like my race had been quite good up until
then and I didn’t want to spoil it. At that time I was also a lot more confident in my
physical strength than my technique. So I planned to run like I did. Maybe I would have
wanted to turn a bit sooner after the power line.
These days I would run more like Hanna did on this leg. I feel like I added too much
unnecessary distance. However, since I could keep up a good speed and it was a safe
route choice in a class with a lot of mistakes, it was enough for USM 2019. I don’t think
this would be a good choice in D20E at O-Ringen 2024, though.
Hanna Öberg 5:31 888 meters
Alma Svennerud 5:35 902 meters
Klara Borg 5:35 997 meters
» About KLARA
Name: Klara Borg
Age: 19 (turns 20 this summer)
Family: Mum Katarina, dad Lennart, older
brothers Jonas and David, younger sister
Lovisa and Ella the dog.
Club: Södertälje-Nykvarn
Occupation: Coach at Idrott
Utan Gränser in Södertälje
Other interests: Horses!
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
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Lika nära vågat vatten
som stilla strandhäng
Vad ger mer känsla av semester än hav och
strand? I Mönsterås kommun, ungefär 20
minuter söder om Oskarshamn, hittar du fina
badställen för varma sommardagar.
Här finns salt och sött vatten. Stränder vid
hav, sjöar och åar. Hopptorn, bryggor och
stegar. Oavsett om du är ute efter bad,
strandlek eller äventyrsbad finns det många
olika platser att hoppa i plurret, sola eller
ställa fikakorgen på.
Välkommen till Mönsterås kommun längs
kusten vid Kalmarsund i samband med
O-Ringen 2024. Här avgörs en av O-Ringens
etapper i MTB-O, på en av södra Sveriges
mest unika anläggningar för mountainbike.
Vi ses i Långehäll, Rosenfors och på
O-Ringentorget i sommar. Eller
kanske på stranden?
monsteras.se/turistbyra

TEXT ANDREAS DAVIDSSON FOTO PRIVAT
Lena and Jakob analyse the O-Ringen terrain
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When O-Ringen comes to the Småland
Coast, we’ll be visiting terrain that
is unfamiliar for many orienteers in
Sweden. You will be met with fast
running, technical orienteering,
hilltops, detailed maps and a
challenging but fun experience.
We’ve asked two of the very best local orienteers,
former elite runners Jakob Lööf and
Lena Eliasson-Lööf, to analyse the terrain
and maps – so that you can arrive at the
competition as well prepared as possible.
How would you describe the terrain to
someone who hasn’t been here before?
– The first things that come to mind are high
speed and technical orienteering in mostly
open forests. With one or two exceptions,
the terrain is mostly fairly flat,” says Jakob
Lööf, who works as the club development
officer for Västerviks OK, one of the many
organising clubs.
His clubmate, not to mention wife, Lena
Eliasson-Lööf, is quick to elaborate:
– I’d say that visibility is great and you
can cruise along if you get a good line, for
example on the open hilltops. If you manage
to get that kind of line, it’s hard not to smile.
It’s very different to last year’s mountain
terrain, in other words. Maybe even the
exact opposite. The areas nearest the coast
STAGE 1, MODERATE (JAKOB LÖÖF)
As we’ve already talked about, choosing a route is
a lot about how confident you are at reading the
terrain and how well you can follow your compass.
For this leg, the red option simplifies the orienteering
to begin with, using the big marsh and the hill to the
right as clear handrails. The last fifth of the leg is
more challenging, as you need to change direction a
bit and climb to eventually find a distinctive open hill
just before the control. This is also a useful feature for
those choosing other routes. A straighter route means
more focus on compass direction and identifying
“positive” features that stick up or out, i.e. which are
easier to spot and use as confirmation that you’re on
the right track. The blue route makes use of the rock
features in this way, whereas the shortest green route
focuses more on contour features.
are often very detailed, with many small,
complex hills with marshes in between,
making for intensely technical orienteering.
All competitors will be challenged with orienteering
in terrain which often allows high
speed thanks to easy conditions underfoot,
but has complex features. The coastal terrain
is quite different to that of the first two stages,
which take place further inland.
– The inland stages are more like typical
Småland forest and I think people will find
these physically tougher, too, says Lena
Eliasson-Lööf, who grew up in Småland and
is familiar with this terrain.
What are you expecting from
this year’s O-Ringen competitions?
– As we know, it’s great terrain with good
maps, which for me is the important thing
about O-Ringen. As well as that, many of
the organising clubs, with SOK Viljan at the
helm, are used to putting on big competitions.
So it should be well organised, too. I
think a lot of people who compete will sum
up the week as challenging but fun orienteering,
says Jakob.
Challenging terrain and orienteering
Although the forest is mostly open, it’s
important to remember that there are some
denser areas.
– It will be important to adapt your speed.
We often talk about slowing down to orienteer
accurately but I’d say it’s also important
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“Your route choice
depends on what
features you feel
confident to read
in the terrain”
to be able to speed up where you can,
explains Jakob.
– If you have your orienteering under control
and execute your route choices using the
features you planned to use, orienteering feels
easy here. If you make a mistake, though, it
can take a while to relocate. Looking around
in the forest and then trying to find what you
see on the map can be a challenge, because
everything looks the same and the contour
features are often small.
– One challenge is not to underestimate
the terrain and get lazy with reading the map.
There’s an art to reading the map more often
to find the easiest and most runnable lines,
rather than just following your compass and
spending more time and energy in tougher
parts of the terrain, adds Lena.
Juniors and recreational runners
O-Ringen is above all a mass participation
event and for most people, the important
thing is to get round the five stages as well
as possible. For our younger competitors,
it’s often a case of learning as you go. Each
O-Ringen is unique and offers new orienteering
experiences.
Of course, many junior runners have their
own aims for the competitions, but the most
important thing for these groups is to be
successful in Småland.
STAGE 1, DIFFICULT (JAKOB LÖÖF)
A longer leg where the blue option is
safer and flatter along the stream but
uses thicker forest, which could slow
things down a bit. It has a safe approach
to the control, below the two big hills
and across the re-entrant between
them, without having to climb much.
The green option also starts along the
stream but then takes a shorter, straighter
line. There is some extra climb and it’s
trickier technically, especially on the
Is there anything that juniors
in particular should think about?
– It can be difficult to follow paths across
hilltops, and if you’re going to leave a
handrail in a vague area, try to find an exact,
distinctive point to leave it, is Lena Eliasson-Lööf
’s advice.
– The maps are often detailed and it’s not
always easy to tell which features are on
them, continues Jakob.
–You have to simply the orienteering by
looking for really distinctive features, then
take careful bearings between them. If you’d
really like to run well, running a training
course in the few days before the competitions
can help you find out what features you
find easiest to use here. Ask yourself, “What
features are really distinctive here?”
For recreational runners, too, O-Ringen
is about adapting the orienteering to your
skill level in order to get round each day. If
reading contours isn’t your strong point, it
might be better to go round more on clearer,
“safer” routes.
– Make sure you have a clear plan and
know what to look out for before you leave a
control, advise both Jakob and Lena.
– If it’s difficult to identify a clear point,
you could combine multiple features within
sight of each other.
hilltops, which are flat, with only small
features. The small, open hill is a welcome
reassurance on the way into the control.
Running south of the red line gives a
gentler and easier approach. The start of
the leg is tougher, going over some hills
and through the marsh, however the way
this option then takes you along the flat
bit next to the big hill is tempting. The
safer orienteering on this option lets you
run faster.
Route choices and technical skills
At O-Ringen it’s important to make sensible
route choices, both in terms of finding the
controls and making sure you still have
something left for the last stage.
Generally, what should you think about
when choosing routes here?
– With some exceptions on the first two
stages, many people would probably do well
to not think too far from the red line. On
your route, identify which features you are
confident finding in the forest and make
sure you pass them. For example, if you’re
confident reading small contour and marsh
details, your optimum route might not be
much longer than the red line,” says Jakob.
Lena agrees but says running round is fine
if you think you need to. It could be a good
option for anyone who isn’t used to this
kind of terrain, when clearer features and
handrails might be useful.
– Make a plan for the whole leg before
leaving the control. If you run “forwards”
out of the control without planning, you no
longer have the option of a route that starts
by taking you “sideways” or “backwards”.
Make sure you decide where to go, rather
than just ending up somewhere, says Lena.
» About JAKOB AND LENA
Name: Jakob Lööf
Age: 38
Family: Wife Lena Eliasson-Lööf and sons
Hampus and Kasper Lööf.
Occupation: Club development officer at
Västerviks OK.
First club: Pan-Kristianstad
Biggest orienteering achievement: Changing
over in the lead after the long night leg at
10Mila 2008
Best memory from O-Ringen:
The atmosphere at the elite sprint at Boden
2013, where I was 3 rd , with thousands of
spectators along the course and in the
finish arena.
Best advice for O-Ringen: Pack your swimming
costumes and remember to enjoy the
great orienteering.
Name: Lena Eliasson-Lööf
Age: Turning 43 during O-Ringen
Family: Husband Jakob Lööf and sons
Hampus and Kasper Lööf
Occupation: Home Economics teacher for
ages 6-9 years
First club: Nässjö OK
Orienteering background: International runner
from 2005-2016, with several WOC and EOC
medals. Three 10Mila wins with Domnarvets
GoIF.
Biggest orienteering achievement: Difficult to
say, but possibly 10Mila 2008 in Rosersberg
was the most impressive. Sadly I don’t think I
understood how well I ran at the time – I had
a stroke shortly afterwards so I never really
had time to reflect on the achievement.
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When there is
so much rock
detail, try to
see through it
and focus on the
contours
Lena – what would you say are the three
most important orienteering skills?
1. Taking a compass bearing out from the
control to your first collecting feature
2. Keep reading the map as you go
3. Using the contour features
Jakob – what would you say are the three
most important orienteering skills?
1. Choosing clear collecting features that
you’re confident of being able to see
2. Checking your compass frequently
between these features
3. The discipline to stop when you’re unsure
and make sure you relocate before you
continue. Parallel mistakes are easy to make!
Training and preparation
For those who don’t run WOC or the
Swedish Championships, O-Ringen is often
high on every orienteer’s list of events they
would like to run well at. It doesn’t need to
be about the podium – for many people,
success means five stable races that you’re
happy with afterwards. For some people, the
challenge is physical and a case of whether
your body will get round the five days and
for others it’s mainly the technical orienteering
that’s a challenge. Regardless of what
your goals are, it’s important to arrive well
prepared for the competitions. The better
your training and preparation, the better
your O-Ringen week.
What would you recommend as extra
training to prepare for O-Ringen 2024?
– Training to read the contours, to follow
the hill shapes and even run up on top of
the hills. When there is so much rock detail,
try to look through it and focus on the contours,
says Lena.
– You could train on areas with lots of
contour detail and small hill shapes, for
example. If you don’t have these near you,
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STAGE 2, DIFFICULT
(JAKOB LÖÖF)
A short leg with a lot of features
along the way. There are three
options, with two that avoid the
complex hill altogether. The red one
starts safely, running along the path
to the bend, after which the hill to the
left acts as a handrail, and the marsh, hill
and crag at the end let you orienteer safely
the whole way.
The blue is the other choice that avoids climbing
over the hill. This route is slightly more challenging, with
some rocky terrain and navigating by the re-entrants. The
hill to the right guides you after the marsh and if you see the
three crags (when going past the large boulders) they guide you
towards to control, making it a route worth considering. Take care to keep right after the
last crag, following the direction of the crag could lead you too far left.
The green route is more tempting than the blue one, with a good exit from the control
straight towards the next one. Passing the high point of the hill simplifies the leg without
needing to read any of the rock features. The route uses the two small hills to aid the
approach into the control. There is more climb on this option but it’s shorter.
STAGE 5, DIFFICULT (LENA ELIASSON-LÖÖF)
The red and blue alternatives are almost
the same, with the blue choice saving a bit
of climb. Both routes go over the distinct
hill, with an open ridge running down to
the ditch (which bends where I cross it).
There’s a large boulder at the start of the
light green and then I look for the white
hilltop, then aim for the white forest and
follow the re-entrant into the control.
The green option is good for avoiding as
much rock as possible in the denser forest.
There’s a nice exit towards the craggy
slope, allowing high speed all the way to
the ditch. Now it’s important to keep track
of the hill shapes and “turn with them” after
checking off the large boulder, and connect
the hilltops. The hill with two large boulders
leads into the control.
you can still focus on orienteering by using
the contours, adds Jakob.
– Why not do a corridor exercise, where
you have to keep contact and read the features,
using your compass at the same time?
– Physically, I think it would be good to
train maintaining an even pace over a longer
period, as the terrain isn’t all that varied.
Of course there will be a few short hills
and marshes, too, so a bit of extra strength
training would come in useful before the
summer, he continues.
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2
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Finally, what’s your top
advice for this summer’s O-Ringen?
– Follow your plan and achieve your potential
for the week by making sure you do what you
know works for you. Accept that you’ll get
tired through the week, so arrive at O-Ringen
rested. Then you’ll reach whatever level you’ve
trained to reach this summer, finishes Lena
with a smile.
STAGE 5, MODERATE (LENA ELIASSON-LÖÖF)
The green option uses mostly paths and areas where it’s easier
to run. However, it’s important to keep track of distance and
features, since the path is small. It’s good to have a clear point to
leave the path, in this case the open area. From there, a careful
bearing is needed towards the field, then the open hill, then
you have to find the white forest with minimal running in denser
areas. Use the distinct hilltop as your attack point.
The red route is for those who feel confident in their contour
reading. It’s important to take a good bearing and check off the
larger collecting features like the hill formation on the other side
of the path, the greener, marshier forest and the smaller hills
in the more open forest. There, it’s important to notice the ride
crossing the stream, taking you up onto the hill. Now it’s sticking
to your bearing, then picking up the ditch bend going into the
denser area. The large boulders where the control is should come
into view when the forest opens up again.
The blue option involves less map-reading in the middle of the
leg, with path running until the large, distinctive boulder where
you turn off. The way to the track requires a clear direction to
optimise your lines near the corner of the open and the ditch
crossing. Leave the track at the bend and the distinct hilltops.
Look for the large boulders and from there, follow a careful
bearing to the edge of the green forest, down to the marshy area
with the ditch bend and then out into the open terrain to avoid
approaching the control through dense forest.
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Arvid and Nora analyse easy and
moderately difficult route choice legs
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ARVID STARK
NORA STARK
In order to find out how juniors and recreational runners
on easier and moderately difficult courses should think
about route choice, we’ve enlisted the help of Arvid,
16, and Nora, 14. They are two strong young orienteers
from Västerviks OK who know how to tackle the terrain,
maps and route choices on the Småland coast. They’re
not strong just because they both have the surname
Stark (Swedish for “strong”) but because they have both
improved a lot as orienteers in recent years and are often
successful in local competitions.
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STAGE 4, EASY (NORA STARK)
I can see two options here. I would choose the green one, as
running to the left seems to avoid the climb. There are clear
contour features on the route and a good way into the control
along the wall.
The blue route has easy orienteering and is quick. It’s a bit
longer so I don’t think it’s the quickest, though the approach to
the control is easy.
2
2
STAGE 3, EASY (NORA STARK)
The green option has both easy running and easy orienteering.
It has a lot of paths and an easy approach to the
control.
The red option also features lots of path running, as well
as an easy way to the control from the path. I don’t think it’s
quickest, though, and I would choose the green route.
The red route is the shortest but I think it’s slower as it includes
more tricky map-reading. It’s also more difficult to run
through the marshes, and this route has more climb.
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1
2
STAGE 3, MODERATE (NORA STARK)
My choice is the green one, following the stream to the path
and then the path all the way to the control.
The red option, straight, has a lot of climb as well as the
most orienteering and the approach to the control is more
challenging. I would avoid this route.
The third option is the blue one. It’s straighter than the
green one but also has a lot of path running, although the
collecting features are a bit harder to use.
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STAGE 3, DIFFICULT (ARVID STARK)
Blue: I think this is the easiest option as you pass clear collecting
features from start to finish. This route also has some path
running, which is good if you’re tired. I think this is also the route
with the least climb.
Green: This route choice is my favourite. You’re close to the
red line and pass clear features all the way. This makes the route
choice easy to execute.
Red: This route is both challenging and easy. At the start you
have to get over the hills and crags, then you need a good bearing
to find the right path. Once you’re out on the path you just
have to run.
STAGE 4, MODERATE (ARVID STARK)
Green: This option is my favourite. You stay just to the left of
the red line, passing clear features. Under the power line, at
the corner of the green, there’s a small, open hill. You then
follow the contour round until you come to a boulder between
two hills. Then there’s a large boulder to act as an attack point
on the edge of the circle.
Red: This choice is a bit shorter than going left but there’s
much more climb.
Blue: On the way out from the control you go under a ruin
and follow the shape of the hill above the light green forest.
After that, go up between the two crags to the open marsh.
Your attack point is the boulder to the east of the hill in the
circle. This choice is probably the least runnable.
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Hitta hem!
Här finns plats för hela livet!
hultsfred.se/hittahem
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BAGHEERA RELAY, SPRINT RELAY
Sunday 21 st July 2024
KONTROLLPUNKT
OSKARSHAMN
Avslappning och skoj för hela familjen!
I simhallen på Arena Oskarshamn finns något för alla!
Åk rutschbana, bada bastu, lek i barnlagunen eller
varför inte simma några längder i stora bassängen.
Såklart kan du även unna dig en stunds avkoppling i
relaxavdelningen eller i bubbelpoolen.
Bagheera Relay
Kulturhuset – en kulturell skattkista
för alla åldrar
Upplev hur stadsbibliotekets litterära världar smälter
samman med Döderhultarmuseets unika skulpturer
och Sjöfartsmuseets fascinerande marina historia.
Konsthallens spännande utställningar låter dig upptäcka
skönheten i konsten, och du som gillar musik och
evenemang för hela familjen blir inte heller besviken.
The Bagheera Relay for juniors is held after the O-Ringen
opening ceremony, starting and finishing at the Öland
quay in Oskarshamn harbour. Spectators can sit on Långa
Soffan, the world’s longest and oldest wooden sofa, which
was once where people waited for fishing boats to return
from the sea. The arena offers great views across the
entrance to the harbour, as well as the start, changeover
area and finish.
The juniors start their race by leaving the harbour and heading up
to Stadsparken, typical park terrain with a small area of woodland.
There is also a large school in the competition area.
There will be good variety for the juniors over the 1,800m
courses.
Who can compete?
There is one class for teams of boys and girls, as follows:
• Leg 1: Girls up to and including D16.
• Leg 2: Boys up to and including H14.
• Leg 3: Girls up to and including D14.
• Leg 4: Boys up to and including H16.
Each leg is around 1.8 km.
Combination teams
Where possible, teams should be club teams from Sweden, club/
regional teams from other Nordic countries or club/regional/national
teams from other countries. Combination teams are permitted.
In cases where if it’s not possible to make up a club or combination
team, Swedish regional/district teams are also permitted.
Terrain
The relay will take place in central Oskarshamn. The start, changeover
and finish will be at the harbour. The competition area is a
combination of urban and park terrain, with some woodland. The
courses will use garden areas, streets and alleyways – the focus is
on fun orienteering and a good start to O-Ringen week. There are
usually a lot of spectators on the streets, so remember to enjoy the
atmosphere of them and of your
clubmates cheering you on!
Registration
Register your team using the booking
portal at oringen.se.
Register your
team by 7 th April
for a 10% discount!
oringen.se
/oskarshamn.se
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ELITE TOUR DAY 3 HÖGTRYCKSSPRINTEN
Wednesday July 24 th 2024
Varför betala mer?
Oskarshamn centre
– Bagheera Relay and
Högtryckssprinten for
elite runners
129:-
Balansplatta, Ø 40 cm
14-764
1499:-
Träningscykel
14-5271
90
29,
Träningshopprep, 2,75 m
14-957
HÖGTRYCKSSPRINTEN
BRÄDHOLMEN
Funkar även för
ömma benmuskler!
Högtryckssprinten for elite runners will take place
on the Wednesday of O-Ringen week, the day when
other competitors have an activity day. The arena at
Brädholmen is at the harbour, with great views across
the harbour entrance and Blå Jungfrun out in Kalmarsund.
Just as with the Bagheera Relay, specatators can watch
from the Långa Soffan, as the runners will pass right
under it.
Competitors must navigate through central Oskarshamn. A typical
small town, with a variety of buildings and some height difference
down to the harbour. The older
part of the town has retained
its charm, with cobbles, small,
picturesque buildings and
narrow alleyways.
There will be fast running
along roads, tricky garden areas
and, towards the end, some controls
in our lovely Stadsparken
before you can finally rest down
by the quayside.
» About ELITE TOUR
Monday 22 nd July Stage 1 – Long distance, Arena Rosenfors
Tuesday 23 rd July Stage 2 – Middle distance, Arena Rosenfors
Wednesday 24 th July Stage 3 – Högtryckssprinten, Brädholmen
Friday 26 th July Stage 4 – Middle distance, Arena Döderhultsdalen
Saturday 27 th July Stage 5 – Long distance, Arena Döderhultsdalen
This summer, the Elite Tour will be a great challenge for competitors
and fun for spectators to follow. A strong starting field of 80 men and
80 women will start the Tour. Almost the entire Swedish national team
will be there, as well as several international big names. A European
Championships in the forest soon after O-Ringen mean that stages 1
and 2 will be used to finalise the Swedish team.
PRIZE MONEY FOR THE ELITE TOUR, DH21E:
1:a 80 000 SEK
2:a 50 000 SEK
3:a 20 000 SEK
4:a 15 000 SEK
5:a 10 000 SEK
6:a 5 000 SEK
7:a 4 000 SEK
8:a 3 000 SEK
9:a 2 000 SEK
10:a 1 000 SEK
Photo: Peter Holgersson
The Elite Tour also includes classes DH20E and DH18E, which will each
have 120 runners.
Från
90
99,
Kettlebell, 4-20 kg
14-974–14-976, 14-9770–14-9772
169:-
Yogamatta, 4 mm
14-951
90
99,
Träninghjul, Ø 18 cm
14-947
249:-
Underställ, S-XXL
21-0150–21-0154
399:-
Massagekudde nacke/rygg
14-991
129:-
Gymboll, Ø65 cm
14-7712
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TEXT ANDREAS DAVIDSSON PHOTO THOMI STUDHALTER
with an orienteering world champion and
spending so much time travelling?
– It’s lovely to have someone with the
same lifestyle and the same aims and
ambitions. It’s easier to travel and prepare
when we have each other as company, says
Simona.
Simona and Kasper are both already
registered to run O-Ringen. “Finally!” Was
Simona’s spontaneous comment on finally
managing to fit O-Ringen into the puzzle of
competitions and travel.
– I’ve been wanting to compete at O-Ringen
week and be part of the chasing start for
a long time. This year, O-Ringen is a long
time after WOC and some time before EOC
in Hungary, so it’s perfect timing and it will
be fun to be back, says Simona.
Simona and Kasper have
O-Ringen close to their heart
Some great news ahead of this
summer’s O-Ringen in Oskarshamn is
that both reigning women’s and men’s
World Champions in orienteering,
Simona Aebersold and Kasper Fosser,
are already registered to run. Both
are now looking forward to “finally”
competing at O-Ringen, which is
close to their heart and already part
of orienteering life for both of them, a
life that they have shared for several
years now.
O-Ringen Magazine has been catching up
with orienteering’s golden couple. Both the
Swiss international Simona Aebersold and
Norwegian star Kasper Fosser represent the
Swedish club IFK Göteborg. Since they both
speak Norwegian and spend a lot of time in
Sweden, we’re interviewing them in Swedish.
Of course, we’re curious about their orienteering
life together – and what O-Ringen
has meant to them during their upbringing.
In summer, both of you won WOC gold
over the long distance! How did it feel to
be on top of the podium?
– It was a big day for both of us! Simona
won her first WOC gold at home in
Switzerland and Kasper won the “jackpot”
after a tough Spring with injury problems.
Of course, it was even more fun to succeed
together and it was definitely the highlight
of the season for both of us, answer Simona
and Kasper.
How has training gone this winter?
– It’s gone pretty well for both of us. We
spent most of January at a training camp in
Tenerife. Now we’ve moved to Font Romeu
in France to be at altitude until the middle
of March. Simona has already shown good
form with a 9:29 3000m and Kasper has run
well in sprint competitions in Edinburgh.
These results are encouraging when the
main aim of the season is WOC for sprint
distances in Edinburgh. Both runners have
their biggest ambitions in the individual
sprint but are also hoping to fight for top
places in the knock-out sprint and the sprint
relay for their respective countries.
O-Ringen fits perfectly this year
Life as orienteering world champions seems
to be lived mainly on the road. Simona
studies a bit in Bern, while Kasper is a full
time athlete. They have bases in Bern, Olso
and Gothenburg
but most of the time it’s training camps
and competitions. But what’s it like living
O-Ringen fits perfectly this year
Life as orienteering world champions seems
to be lived mainly on the road. Simona
studies a bit in Bern, while Kasper is a full
time athlete. They have bases in Bern, Olso
and Gothenburg
but most of the time it’s training camps
and competitions. But what’s it like living
with an orienteering world champion and
spending so much time travelling?
– It’s lovely to have someone with the same
lifestyle and the same aims and ambitions.
It’s easier to travel and prepare when we have
each other as company, says Simona.
Simona and Kasper are both already
registered to run O-Ringen. “Finally!” Was
Simona’s spontaneous comment on finally
managing to fit O-Ringen into the puzzle of
competitions and travel.
– I’ve been wanting to compete at O-Ringen
week and be part of the chasing start for
a long time. This year, O-Ringen is a long
time after WOC and some time before EOC
in Hungary, so it’s perfect timing and it will
be fun to be back, says Simona.
Having fun in the forest is the most
important thing
For Simona, O-Ringen will be a way to shift
focus from sprint distances to the forest,
after WOC in Edinburgh. She is looking
forward to running a lot of races in Nordic
terrain and the main aim is to have good
races every day and to be satisfied with the
week. Simona ran O-Ringen for the first
time in 2013, as a promising junior, and ran
some of the days as a senior in 2019.
What does O-Ringen mean for you?
– For us Swiss runners, coming to O-Ringen
has always been special, to see how big
orienteering really can be. In Switzerland we
have at most around 1,700 people at competitions,
whereas at O-Ringen going into
the arena is like entering a whole new world,
explains Simona.
What is your best O-Ringen memory?
– It’s probably from 2013 in Boden, when
we went with my Swiss club ol.biel.seeland. I
wasn’t used to Nordic terrain and made a lot
of mistakes. We lived in a cabin by a river,
where we went fishing and rowing between
the competitions. I also remember that we
collected returnable bottles and bought
sweets with the deposit money. Good memories,
laughs Simona.
Have you any advice for girls who really
love orienteering?
“Try to run in as many different kinds of
terrain as you can. Make mistakes so you
can learn from them and – maybe this is
most important – have fun in the forest!”
finishes Simona.
“O-Ringen is best of
all when you’re a junior”
For Kasper, O-Ringen has played a more
natural role in growing up. He was already
there for the first time as a nine-year-old,
running Open 2 in Sälen. After that, it was
O-Ringen again two years later in Örebro.
That time, Kasper ran H11 and finished 77 th
overall.
– I can’t remember much about my first
O-Ringen competitions but I do remember
that my grandad and I slept in a classroom
and walked round O-Ringen City between
the competitions, says Kasper.
Have you any advice to juniors who are
thinking about coming to O-Ringen for
the first time?
– Just go and be a part of it! O-Ringen is
Simona on the way to the finish at WOC last summer.
best of all when you’re a junior. I have lots
of good memories; you meet a lot of people
your own age and it’s very sociable, advises
Kasper.
Kasper first climbed the O-Ringen podium
when he won H16 in Borås.
What do you remember from that race?
– It was an exciting mass start, with lots of
mistakes from everyone in the lead. At one
of the last controls, Axel Grankvist and I got
there together and I ran as hard as I could
to the next control to get a gap. It felt great
to run into the football stadium in Borås,
where the arena was. I remember how
everyone was watching and it felt like a big
moment, says Kasper.
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STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGES 1–5
TRAIL-O
The Trail-O at O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024 will be held
over five stages, at five different arenas. The three stages
near Oskarshamn are within cycling distance and there are
buses to Stage 1. For Stage 4 at Berga you will need to
take your own car. All the arenas have car parking nearby. .
How to get to each competition stage
Stage 1 – Monday 22 nd July 2024
Arena MÅLILLA OK:S KLUBBSTUGA
Middle distance
Stage 2 – Tuesday 23 rd July 2024
Arena HAVSLÄTTS FRILUFTSOMRÅDE
Long distance
Stage 3 – Thursday 25 th July 2024
Arena STADSPARKEN
TEMPO for E and A/Middle for B and C
Stage 4 – Friday 26 th July 2024
Arena BERGA IP
Long distance
Stage 5 – Saturday 27 th July 2024
Arena KRISTINEBERG
Long distance
Photo: Peter Holgersson
Stage 1 will be held at Arena Rosenfors, where you can use the
stage bus for the Foot-O, after which Trail-O competitors will be
transported by minibus to the competition area, which is next to
Målilla Orienteringsklubb’s club house. Once you have competed,
take the minibus back to the Arena to download and to join other
Trail-O and Foot-O competitors.
Stage 2 will be held at Arena Havslätt in Oskarshamn, within
cycling distance of O-Ringen City in Döderhultsdalen, in a wonderful
recreation area. The terrain is easily accessible and visibility is
good. This stage will also host “Come and try Trail-O” on the activity
day on 24th July.
Stage 3 will be held at Stadsparken in Oskarshamn and for the first
time at O-Ringen, this will be a TEMPO stage for the classes Pre-
Elit and Pre-A. For Pre-B and Pre-C there will be normal Trail-O.
This will be park terrain mixed with forest. This stage is also within
cycling distance.
Stage 4 will be at Berga sports ground, which has a football pitch
and exercise tracks. This will be a competition area with good visibility
and lovely paths and tracks. Competitors must take their own car
to this stage, as it is around 30 km to Berga from O-Ringen City.
Stage 5 will be held at Kristineberg in Oskarshamn, again within
cycling distance of the campsite. A pleasant arena next to the hilly
terrain and great exercise tracks.
Staying at O-Ringen Campsite Staying in Oskarshamn Other
Etappbussar från
O-Ringenstaden eller
bil till etappens parkering.
Stage bus from O-Ringen City
or car to stage parking.
Stage bus from O-Ringen City
or car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking. Car to stage parking. Car to stage parking.
Stage bus from O-Ringen City
or car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking.
STAGE 4
Photo: Peter Holgersson
Prize money
New for this year, there is prize money for the Pre-Elit class. The
overall winner will take home SEK 5,000, second place will win
SEK 2,000 in vouchers and third place SEK 1,000 in vouchers.
TEMPO for the first time
On the third stage, TEMPO will feature for the first time in
O-Ringen’s history. This type of Trail-O focuses on quick decisions.
There will be six TEMPO stations in Stadsparken in Oskarshamn
for competitors in Pre-Elit and Pre-A. Competitors in Pre-B and
Pre-C will have traditional Trail-O courses. The course setter, Per
Stålnacke from Norway, tells us the TEMPO stage will focus on a
high tempo, where it will be important to assess the shapes in the
terrain quickly, while at the same time staying focused on the map
and the problem to solve. Even though this stage is in a park close
to the town centre, the course setter promises forest terrain for
most of the TEMPO stations. Classes B and C, however, will be in
open park terrain.
STAGE 5
What is Trail-O?
Trail-O focuses on map-reading. Anyone can take part,
however physically mobile they are.
A Trail-O course has a start, controls and a finish, just
like other orienteering courses. At every control there
are up to five flags to choose from. Without leaving the
path/road, you must decide which flag is in the position
indicated on the map and descriptions. Sometimes the
answer might be none of the flags. You score points for a
correct answer and the highest combined score wins.
Everyone competes on the same course regardless of
sex, age and mobility. The course must be accessible for
wheelchairs, bikes and other mobility aids. Anyone needing
help, for example someone to push, can normally
get this help by requesting it on their entry form.
The course length is usually about two and a half
kilometres. Everyone has a maximum time to complete
the course and the problems at the controls. The
maximum time is worked out using the course length and
the number of controls and is usually around two hours.
If more than one competitor has the same number of
points, their final position is decided by their time on one
or more controls.
Timed control
At the timed control, a station visited either before or after
the Trail-O course, you have to be quick to decide which
flag is correct. The timed control can have up to six alternative
flags, and one competitor at a time may go and sit
on a chair from which you can see the flags. From this chair
you must answer which flag is correct on the map handed
out by the official. The timing starts at the moment you see
the new map and control descriptions, and stops when you
give an answer. Answering incorrectly at the timed control
means you will receive a time penalty. There are normally
2-3 maps/problems per timed control.
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Fem etapper
för MTBO!
Example leg from stages 1 and 2
MTBO training at Kristinebergsskolan
In south-west Oskarshamn there is a small area of forest
close to town and with nice tracks. From Thursday 18 th
to Sunday 21 st July there will be controls out to allow
training and for riders to familiarise themselves with the
Småland Coast terrain. The map can be purchased from
Competitor Services at O-Ringen Square. Parking is limited
and the best option is to cycle from O-Ringen City (4
km) or from the MTBO parking at Scania (3 km).
On the activity day on 24 th July, you can come and try
MTBO at Kristinebergsskogen. Courses have SI but not
SI Air. Maps can be bought there. The “Come and Try
MTBO” event on the activity day is for anyone who hasn’t
competed in MTBO before and map boards will be available
to borrow.
STAGES 1–5
MTBO
Photo: Cornelia Höglind.
Example leg from stage 3
In Småland, there is a MTBO competition called
Kalmarsundscupen (the Kalmarsund Cup), which was
started by SOK Viljan, Ålems OK and Kalmar OK, with
Nybro OK joining later. Experience from this will form the
basis of this summer’s wonderful MTBO week. If you’ve
run orienteering on the Småland coast before, you might
be imagining small hills in pine forest with small marshes
between them, but for MTBO it will have a different feel.
Stage 1, Arena Långehäll
The Långehäll outdoor leisure area around Ålems OK’s clubhouse
has lit exercise tracks, paths for running and skiing, and mountain
bike tracks managed by Ålems Cykelklubb.
As well as the mountain bike tracks there is a Bikepark and,
in many places in the undulating terrain, there are also wooden
structures and ramps for tricks.
On Stage 1, the middle distance will have a lot of variety, with
paths and gravel roads, with intensive map-reading and technical
cycling in a lovely outdoor leisure area.
Stage 2, Arena Långehäll
On the long distance there is further to the start and the courses
start in a flatter area with fewer paths but more fast gravel roads.
There are longer legs, where route choice is important. The courses
finish through an area used in Stage 1, so this long distance will
also feel varied.
Stage, Arena Döderhultsdalen
The long sprint is held in an area close to the edge of town to the
north-east of the arena, with areas of housing and tarmac roads,
but also in an outdoor leisure area with many paths, requiring
intensive map-reading. The sprint area is also hilly in places, which
will test your map-reading under physical exertion!
Stage 4, Arena Döderhultsdalen
Friday’s middle distance will be held in Kronoparken, a forest area
close to the edge of town, south of the arena and close to O-Ringen
City. It’s undulating, with many paths. Most of the paths are part
of the mountain bike track network maintained by Oskarshamns
Cykelklubb. It will feature intensive map-reading and technical
cycling.
The start and remote finish are east of the E22 next to Scania,
around 2 km from the arena.
Stage 5, Arena Döderhultsdalen
The final long distance, with a chasing start in competition classes,
shares the terrain near the start and finish with that of Stage 4 in
Kronoparken, meaning intensive map-reading and cycling. The
middle section of the courses go further to the south, with some
large and faster gravel roads, making route choice important.
The start and remote finish are east of the E22 next to Scania,
around 2 km from the arena.
Prize money
New for this year, there will be prize money awarded in classes D21
and H21. The overall winners will be awarded SEK 5,000, second
place SEK 2,000 in vouchers and third place SEK 1,000 in vouchers.
Example leg from stage 4 Example leg from stage 5
How to get to each competition stage
Stage 1 – Monday 22 nd July 2024
Arena LÅNGEHÄLL
Middle distance
Stage 2 – Tuesday 23 rd July 2024
Arena LÅNGEHÄLL
Long distance
Stage 3 – Thursday 25 th July 2024
Arena DÖDERHULTSDALEN
Sprintdistans
Stage 4 – Friday 26 th July 2024
Arena DÖDERHULTSDALEN
Middle distance
Stage 5 – Saturday 27 th July 2024
Arena DÖDERHULTSDALEN
Long distance
Staying at O-Ringen Campsite Staying in Oskarshamn Others
Car to stage parking. Car to stage parking. Car to stage parking.
Car to stage parking. Car to stage parking. Car to stage parking.
Cycle to stage.
Cycle to stage.
Cycle to stage.
Cycle to stage.
Cycle to stage.
Cycle to stage.
Park at MTBO parking at
Scania, then cycle to arena.
Park at MTBO parking at
Scania, then cycle to arena.
Park at MTBO parking at
Scania, then cycle to arena.
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Emilia has discovered
the charm of MTBO
Seventeen-year-old Emilia from Nybro has grown up in a
proper orienteering family and has orienteered for as long
as she can remember. Since she went on confirmation
camp in 2022, she has competed more seriously. She has
also tried some different orienteering disciplines and as
really fallen for MTBO.
Vi gillar
att dela!
What’s so fun about MTBO?
– Getting to experience so much and such varied terrain in training
and competition – and beating my dad in a sprint finish.
What’s the most difficult thing?
– Probably finding the fastest route choices for your speed and
cycling technique.
Have you done MTBO for long?
– I started in 2022 but I have tried it before that, things like the
Småland District Championships at home in Nybro when I was
younger.
Do you have to be good at fixing bikes?
– No, you don’t need to be such a specialist. Usually you just go
out and do it. If something happens to your bike in the forest
and you can’t fix it, you just have to wheel it to the finish.
Do you have any goals?
– It would be fun to go to a big competition. I’m going to the
Swedish Cup later this year.
Who got you into MTBO?
– My dad got into MTBO a few years ago (when he couldn’t run),
then I sometimes went along to the training and competitions and
it was so much fun that I started training and competing myself.
» About EMILIA
Name: Emilia Jakobsson
Age: 17
Occupation: Studying at Nordenbergsskolan,
the orienteering school in Olofström
Club: Nybro OK
Best achievement in the forest: Won the
Swedish Youth Championships in MTBO last
year in both Sprint and Long distance
Why should you come to the Småland coast and cycle at O-Ringen?
– The terrain is great, it’s a good experience and good training,
there are open rock areas and small paths. Most of the races are
so close to O-Ringen Square that you can cycle to them, too,
and you can meet your clubmates and have a fun week!
What will you be doing at O-Ringen week?
I’ve entered D18E but if I’m not selected I’ll help with the MTBO
organisation.
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Interest in the forest
across generations
Grandfather Lars, son Magnus and
grandson Vilgot share an interest
in the forest. Since 1988, Lars has
managed a family estate in Yttre
Åby in Fliseryd, where he is the
fifth generation. Since he bought
the estate from his parents, he has
been involved in Södra forest-owner
association in various ways, including
being a trustee of the Mönsterås
foresty area for over 30 years.
Grandfather Lars, son Magnus and grandson Vilgot share an interest in the forest. Photo: Private.
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For Lars, working in the forest and
being involved in Södra has offered
a necessary break from ordinary
working life, which was often
intense. He says that “forest bathing” as
it’s now widely called is something that he
has done for years without realising it. As a
pensioner he now spends a lot of his time
working in the forest and hunting.
He shares his interest in the forest with his
two children. His son Magnus, who works
in energy provision at Södra’s factory in
Mönsterås, has part-owned the property in
Fliseryd for some years now, along with his
sister.
Lars admits that during his working years
he didn’t have as much time as he would like
to be there for his children. His wife, Agneta,
had to take that responsibility. As a pensioner,
though, he has been able to be there
for his four grandchildren in a completely
different way. Spending time in the forest is
a natural part of their connection. Two of
the grandchildren are now qualified to use
chainsaws. The youngest, Vilgot, still isn’t
old enough for that but he is good at driving
tractors and logging vehicles in the forest.
The Tyrberg family’s connection to the
forest happens on several levels. Magnus
joined in at the forest as a teenager and
helped with planting among other things.
He started to work at Södra in 2017 and has
passed on his interest in the forest to his
youngest son Vilgot.
And what about orienteering? Magnus
has always been fascinated by maps. Unfortunately
he didn’t do much orienteering
as a youngster but when he did he always
enjoyed it.
When his sons were around ten, he
thought it would be fun for them to try orienteering.
Vilgot went with a friend to some
orienteering training and his older brother
Alfred went along too. The parents joined
SOK Viljan as leaders, too, and started orienteering
themselves.
Talent for the sport
Vilgot has showed a talent for orienteering
and has been successful since he started.
He was third at the Pölder Cup (Småland’s
youth cup) when he was twelve, winning
some of the individual races. Then he had
to take a break for a couple of years due to
injury, but in 2023 he was no longer injured
and could run again as normal. He’ll be
sixteen this year and is still as keen as ever.
Vilgot would love to run O-Ringen this
summer but since he knows the terrain
round Oskarshamn too well and even lives
next to the Stage 4 terrain, he will be helping
out instead. The family have been to three
O-Ringens until now: Uppsala, Kolmården
and Åre. This year they’re helping at the
Småland Coast but next year they will be
running again in Jönköping, which they are
looking forward to.
Vilgot in full flow. Photo: Private.
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Laila has run O-Ringen 51 years in a row
You experience
everything
differently at
different stages
of life and the
weather plays
a big role in
the overall
experience
Spritsiga smaker
från norr!
Laila with her sons Robin and Johan. Photo: Private
.
Laila Höglund is one of our most
prolific O-Ringen competitors, having
completed 51 O-Ringens despite
only being 61 years old. We talked to
this busy and successful Herkules
runner on how she made it 51 years
in a row from 1971 to 2023 (with a
break for the pandemic, of course),
and her clearest and best memories.
In 2022, Laila was the seventh person
to receive the 50-year participation
medal.
How many O-Ringens have you completed?
– 51.
Which was the first one
and how old were you?
– 1971 in Sörmland, where I was nine years
old.
Have you ever not finished or mispunched?
– No.
Has this sweep of completing O-Ringen
been important to you?
– o, not until I’d run 44 of them and was
reminded of it. Then 50 felt like a good
goal. Unfortunately the pandemic made it
impossible!
What have your biggest achievements
been as a junior and senior?
– Silver at the D21 Swedish Championships
in Ultralong in 1994 and third the
same year in the Grand Slam. I ran in
the Swedish team at the World Cup and
Nordic Championships but never at WOC.
I was Nordic Champion as a junior, both
individually and in the relay.
I’ve heard that you have sometimes run when
you’re ill or during pregnancy. Is that true?
– Unfortunately I have sometimes run
when I’ve not been well but in those days
people weren’t so careful with their health.
I didn’t know how it could affect you like I
do now, if that’s any defence. Robin and
Johan were born in June and March, so
Johan ran with me at D21E in 1995.
ice hockey best and as parents, we fully
support them. It was fun to have them
with us and they have also run O-Ringen
more than ten times each. They continued
until they went to the ice hockey school in
Ljungby and played for Troja..
Can you rank your three best O-Ringens
(according to the week as a whole, not just
the results)?
– Many of the weeks have been great but
I remember at Västergotland 1978 I had a
really good time both during the races and
otherwise. I thought the competitions in
Boden and Eksjö were really well organised
in terms of logistics, etc. You experience
everything differently at different stages
of life and the weather plays a big role in
the overall experience. I’m starting in 2024,
too, and am hoping for good health and
good weather then.
Do you know how many times you’ve won?
– Not exactly, I’m afraid. D15-16 and then
a few times at D35-D60.
What was your best result in D21E?
– Third in 1983 in Småland.
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Your sons are ice hockey
players – why not orienteers?
– Both of them tried a lot of sports;
gymnastics, trampoline, wrestling,
motocross, football, athletics, bandy, inline
hockey, orienteering and more. It was
they themselves who decided they liked
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ParaOrienteering means everyone can orienteer!
Contact ParaOrienteering
Would you or someone you
know like to take part in Para-I
in the summer?
Tina Eveborn
tina.eveborn@telia.com
073-740 06 92
Vill du prata ParaOrientering
med oss på SOFT?
Helena Hehlke
helena.hehlke@orientering.se,
070-204 83 12
Jenny Wegmüller
jenny.wegmuller@orientering.se
076-103 77 13
Tomas Yngström
tomas.yngstrom@orientering.se
070-381 00 07
A normal Inskolning (“Induction”) course to the left and the same course with a simplified map to the right
How can you make orienteering accessible for people
with different kinds of disability? This is something that
SOFT’s Para group is working on.
Last year was the debut of the Para-I class at
O-Ringen and the class will return this year. It is
a class for competitors with an intellectual disability,
which means they may find it difficult to
understand, learn things and be independent.
People with intellectual disabilities often have
other conditions as well, for example epilepsy,
heart problems, autism or hearing and visual
problems.
Simplified map
At O-Ringen this summer, the Para-I class will once
again use the Inskolning (“Induction”) courses, which
not only have an appropriate difficulty level but also feature
the happy and sad faces, which work as a visual support. O-Ringen
2015 in Borås produced a lot of visual support material. One way
to simplify the orienteering is to take away unnecessary detail
from the map, making the map easier to read and interpret. See
the example from Stage 3 of O-Ringen 2023, Åre.
Photo: Linnéa Börjars
Multiple benefits
The great thing about simplifying the map this way is that people
with visual impairments can also benefit from using the same map.
However, the maps need to be enlarged to the degree required
by the competitor. The solution is to enlarge a couple of legs at a
time and have several maps to use during the race. A guide can be
useful to help visually impaired competitors with tougher terrain.
So far, this group does not have their own class but competes on
whichever Open course suits their abilities. Last year, Jan Thorin
was the only competitor and the first person to compete at O-Ringen
with a severe visual impairment. He has around 2% vision in
one eye and describes his vision as like swimming in murky water.
He used 7-9 maps (A4 and A3) for each stage, depending on the
length of the course and how the controls were positioned. We
hope that more people with visual impairments will try orienteering
at this summer’s big orienteering adventure.
Practice makes perfect
One or two people who took part in last summer’s Para-I class at
O-Ringen continued orienteering into the autumn at events with
Induction level courses. Here, they didn’t think there was any need
to simplify the map and competed using the same map as others.
The same was true for Janne with the visual impairment, who
continued orienteering in Värmland throughout the autumn.
Trickier courses and smaller maps were no problem as he learned
more and more.
ParaOrienteering
On SOFT’s website orientering.se/utova-och-folj/borja-orientera/
paraorientering you can find information and pictures of different
activities for those who would like to find out more about ParaOrienteering.
There is also a folder for printing and instructions for
how to include ParaOrienteering at competitions. We hope that in
future, clubs open up the possibility for more people to take part in
our wonderful sport. Some small adaptations can make a big difference
and many event organisers already have the skills to simplify
maps, if needed.
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OCH NORRLÄNDSKA
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Learn to save lives!
Read and learn more
What to do if you suspect cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition where
the heart, for whatever reason, stops beating. It’s more
common than you might realise. Many people believe it only
affects the elderly, which isn’t true. Sudden cardiac arrest
can affect people of all ages.
Every day, around 16 Swedes suffer cardiac arrest outside of
hospital, requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Only
two of these survive. Not everyone can be saved but, with the right
knowledge and equipment in place, many more could be.
The most important thing is for CPR to start immediately and
that a defibrillator is available and ready to use. The chances of
survival decrease by 10% with every passing minute, so there really
is no time to lose.
When someone phones 112 to report a cardiac arrest, SOS
Alarm are alerted – as well as the emergency services, up to 30
citizen responders will receive information by text about where the
nearest defibrillator is.
It is also very important that defibrillators are registered (www.
hjartstartarregistret.se) and ideally, are available to use all the
time. It’s great that there are so many defibrillators but they need
to be available, not behind locked doors. In Sweden, only 20% of
Stefan Jutterdal survived a cardiac arrest himself and is now an ambassador for Hjärtuppropet. Photo: Hjärtuppropet.se
defibrillators are available all the time. In Denmark it’s 70% and the
chances of survival there are significantly higher.
What can we do to make our society safer for hearts?
Ahead of this summer’s O-Ringen on the Småland Coast, we
are taking the initiative to work towards a safer place for hearts,
working alongside Hjärtuppropet, Kalmar region and the Swedish
Heart and Lung Association in Oskarshamn.
The message is that more lives could be saved if everyone learns
how to do CPR and there are enough defibrillators available. So,
everyone who has a defibrillator is urged to make sure it’s registered
and, if possible, place it in a heated box outside. This would help
make Kalmar region a safer place for hearts. The initiative has been
well received and so far nine defibrillators have been moved outside,
making them available at all hours.
The housing association Byggebo AB, Döderhult parish, IK Oskarshamn
and Oskarshamn District Council have all led by example
and hopefully the number of defibrillators available all the time will
increase over the spring.
Residents are also encouraged to attend a CPR course. A good
start is the Swedish Heart and Lung Association’s new online course
at hlr.nu/allakanhlr/, which takes only 15 minutes.
Defibrillator register
hjartstartarregister.se
Find your nearest defibrillator
“allakanHLR” (everyone can do CPR)
hlr.nu/allakanhlr
The Swedish Heart and Lung
Association’s new online course,
which takes only 15 minutes
How to perform CPR on adults
hlr.nu/sa-har-gor-du-vuxen-hlr/
CPR advice in Swedish
What is his advice on how we can improve cardiac safety?
– Everyone should know how to do CPR. It’s just as important as
being able to swim. Learn CPR and become a citizen responder.
We also need more defibrillators to be available. Go to hjartstartarregistret.se
to see where your nearest defibrillator is!
You can help to save lives!!
Anders Strömbäck is the project manager for O-Ringen 2024. He is
working to make sure all control guards out in the terrain have had
CPR training, which means 400-500 volunteer officials will have
attended CPR courses this spring in
preparation for O-Ringen.
– There will be over 20 defibrillators
available during O-Ringen week, so
we’re doing what we can to ensure
a safe environment for hearts, says
Anders Strömbäck.
Stefan Jutterdal with a defibrillator Photo: hjartuppropet.se
1. Check consciousness
Take hold of the person’s shoulders, shake gently and
try to wake them. Shout “Hello, are you awake?” If
there is no response, check breathing.
2. Check breathing
Check if the person is breathing normally. Open their
airway by putting one hand on their forehead, tilting
their head backwards and lifting their chin with the
other hand, with two fingers under the chin. Put your
ear to the person’s nose and mouth, listen for breathing
and check if their chest is rising and falling. If
the person has abnormal breathing or isn’t breathing
at all (or if you’re not sure), assume it’s a cardiac
arrest..
3. Phone 112
If the person is unconscious and not breathing normally/at
all, alert 112 using speakerphone. The operator will
help you perform CPR. Start with 30 chest compressions,
followed by two breaths.
4. Perform chest compressions
Place the heel of your hand in the middle of the chest
and put your other hand over it. Interlace your fingers.
With straight arms, push down at least 5 cm on the
chest, but not more than 6 cm. Repeat 30 times at a
rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
5. Give breaths
Open the airway: lift the chin and tilt the head back.
Put one hand on the forehead, tilt the head back and
lift the chin with the first two fingers of the other hand.
Pinch the person’s nose, open your mouth wide so you
take the whole of their mouth in yours and blow in
air until their chest rises. Perform two breaths. If you
cannot or don’t want to do this, it’s better to perform
only chest compressions than to do nothing. Chest
compressions alone can be very effective, especially
during the first minutes..
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5
Continue these steps until the emergency services arrive
and take over, or the person is breathing normally.
Minimise any breaks in CPR.
7. Fetch a defibrillator
If there are several responders working together, one
should begin CPR and another should phone 112 and
then fetch the nearest defibrillator. Connect it and follow
the spoken instructions. You can find your nearest
defibrillator at hjartstartarregistret.se
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In the midst of the rounded hills of bare rock and fairytale
forests, you’ll find our host town of Oskarshamn and this
beautiful place we call the Småland Coast. This is one
of Sweden’s most beautiful coastal areas and is famous
for its unspoiled nature, picturesque villages and wide
range of activities, with something to suit everyone. On
the Baltic coast of southern Sweden, the Småland Coast
offers a wonderful mix of countryside and sea air.
A playful and powerful region welcoming hundreds of visitors
every year to our popular destinations including the Kingdom of
Glass, the Västervik archipelago, Öland, Blå Jungfrun and Astrid
Lindgren’s World.
We’re really looking forward to being in the orienteering
spotlight for a week in summer 2024. We’re ready to welcome
orienteers from all over the world with open arms and we want to
be the perfect stage for a great competition and wonderful sense
of community. This is where the salty Baltic sea meets Småland’s
countryside and forests. Fresh Småland air and adventure around
every corner. Are you ready?
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SOUTH SMÅLAND COAST
NORTH SMÅLAND COAST
Kingdom of Glass
Kingdom of Glass is one of the Småland Coast’s most popular
attractions. The area is known for its glassmaking, which goes back
over 200 years. Visitors can look round several glassmakers, including
Kosta Boda and Orrefors, where they can see glass blowers at
work and blow their own glass. This is an experience visitors won’t
forget in a hurry!
Mönsterås
Here you’ll find a large bike park with bike tracks and a round,
150m long tarmac track where you can cycle, ride a kick bike,
skateboard or inline skate. Fancy a dip? Challenge your friends on
the waterslide with inbuilt timing. Swim against the current in the
jet stream channel or in the lagoon at Mösterås water park. If you
need to refuel, head to Nabbens Rökeri & Fisk – where the finest
catches have been prepared for over a century!
Kalmar
As one of Sweden’s oldest towns, Kalmar has many historical
attractions. At Kalmar’s regional museum you’ll find the playful
exhibition Superkronan, all about the Kronan battleship. Kalmar
Castle offers fun family activities all year round, the highlight
being Barnens Slott (the Children’s Castle) each summer. Kalmar
has several lovely bathing spots with long quays, quaint coves and
diving platforms. If you would rather bathe indoors, there’s always
Äventyrsbadet. In the summer you can hire canoes, kayaks and
stand-up paddle boards in Kalmar. The sightseeing boat Kalmarflundran
and the MS Dessi ferry to Öland are two more entertaining
options.
At the World of Dinosaurs you can learn all about dinosaurs.
Meeting over 200 of the biggest and most frightening animals ever is
guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
Västervik
At Västervik Resort there are large and small adventures for the
whole family. There’s a bathing area and thrilling waterslides,
sunny clifftops, entertainment and nature activities for children.
In Västervik you can experience the archipelago up close, perhaps
see a grey seal or a majestic sea eagle. With all its islets and rocks,
Västervik is also one of Sweden’s top sport fishing destinations,
attracting anglers from all over Europe. You can also book a guided
fishing trip and hire boats or kayaks.
Vimmerby
Take your family or friends on an exciting adventure on the
high-level adventure course, with 83 obstacles both in the treetops
and lower down. If you would rather keep your feet on the ground,
we recommend a visit to Virum Moose Park, where you can get
really close to these magnificent animals and can stroke and feed
them from the safari truck. It was here in Vimmerby that Astrid
Lindgren wrote many of her famous stories and you’re invited to
become part of the story and the adventure.
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EAST SMÅLAND COAST
WEST SMÅLAND COAST
Högsby
Here in Småland’s own Grand Canyon of dramatic scree, cliffs and
running water, there is a beautiful flora of mosses and lichens. An 8
km long ravine that was widened and deepened by masses of water
created when inland ice melted 12,000 years ago. The Emån river
is one of Sweden’s most naturally diverse waterways, with around
30 species of fish, and is probably best known for its large and fastgrowing
brown trout. No fewer than eight world records have been
broken by fish caught in this river over the years.
Hultsfred
Cycle on a trolley or travel on a nostalgic train along a winding
narrow gauge railway that takes you through dark forests and open
landscapes. Take a break on your journey and have a look in the
fika trolley or a dip in the lake. You can start your trolley ride from
Hultsfred, Flaten or Virserum, or from Hultsfred to Västervik. The
train chugs along at a relaxed speed, past villages, beautiful nature
and forest landscapes.
Öland
On Öland you’ll find Lådbilslandet, an amusement park with
merry-go-rounds, bouncy castles, a playground and an obstacle
course. If you’re longing for sand between your toes, don’t miss
Böda beach, Öland’s most beautiful beach, which is 20 km long
with crunchy white sand. On north-west Öland there’s the fishing
village of Byxelkrok, where you can wander between the fishing
huts and along lovely promenade enjoying everything from fresh
prawns to churros.
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The legendary island Blå Jungfrun (“the Blue Maiden”), also known
as Blåkulla, is a granite block towering 86m above the sea right in
the middle of Kalmarsund, sparking people’s curiosity since ancient
times. Take the chance to visit this beautiful national park.
- Here you can read about
everything there is to do on
the Småland Coast!
Have yo read the Oskarshamn Guide? If not,
find it using the QR code or at
oskarshamn.com/o-ringen
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We’re staying in Småland 2025!
40% choose easy to moderate orienteering
What makes O-Ringen unique? The answer will vary
depending on who you ask, which itself is part of
the magic. However, most people would agree that
the orienteering itself plays a vital role. Here, we’ve
summarised the process of making maps, in particular
the maps for O-Ringen’s Jönköping project.
Are you a child who has just started orienteering? Are you
a junior who has managed to step up one or two difficulty
levels? Are you a recreational runner who enjoys just
the right amount of challenge on a moderately difficult
course? We have something for everyone!
We might as well say it right from the beginning; making a
map isn’t an exact science, more like an art within a certain
framework. Orienteering maps will always provoke some
discussion. There are many ways to interpret reality and
the chances are, you’ll come across something in the
forest that you think should be on the map.
Our goal, especially with five stages awaiting us, is that
the maps should be consistent. As a runner, you should
recognise the way the map has been made from stage
to stage, from mapper to mapper. It’s one thing for the
terrain to vary, which it will, but the basis for this should
stay the same. An open area or a dense one should feel the
same, whether you’re competing at Stage 1, 3 or 5.
So what should we do to achieve this?
Contracts have been drawn with professional mapmakers for
the five foot orienteering stages. These contracts include some
formal/technical requirements, for example that maps must be
drawn according to current norms, including requirements for
Level 1 events, in the latest version of OCAD and that maps must
be made at 1:15,000 scale.
However, it’s the “soft” side of the process that we are endeavouring
to make sure is consistent in the terrain. Together with the
designated map co-ordinator and all the mapmakers, we took a
walk through the forest in autumn 2023, before any surveying began.
We walked through the Stage 3 area and discussed everything
from open to dense forest areas, from boulders to crags and from
charcoal burning platforms to dot knolls. Spending some hours
together like this is key for achieving our aim.
Permission to start
After this, each mapmaker is allowed to begin work in their area.
After around 1 km² has been surveyed, the map co-ordinator visits
the area and comments on what the mapper should think about
for the rest of the project, as well as if any adjustments should be
made, all based on the what we discussed in that walk together.
The mapmakers can then continue and finish their work. There
remains the possibility to discuss things with the other mappers
and with the map co-ordinator. Then there’s a final check of the
map and the map is approved for use at O-Ringen.
With this way of working we feel reassured that we are working
to make consistent maps. We still have to remember that no matter
what we do, there will always be differences of opinion regarding
maps, and that’s fine – and all part of orienteering!
The fact is that 40% of O-Ringen competitors take part on courses
up to Violet colour level (moderately difficult orienteering). If we
choose to focus on levels Orange and below, these are chosen by
about a quarter of competitors. For us organisers, it’s important to
really take note of that. It can be easy to search for the toughest and
most difficult terrain when we choose competition areas but in fact
it’s just as important to look for areas that are suitable for easy and
moderately difficult courses.
What we look for is areas with plenty of line features. Ideally
more than just paths, so we have variety and challenge, as well as
a variety of point features. The terrain should be relatively open
to ensure both good runnability and visibility. The area should
be quite flat or only moderately hilly. The list is quite long and
it’s impossible to tick all the boxes every day but we feel satisfied
with the five areas we can offer in Jönköping, with variation and
challenge for each difficulty level.
On stages 1 and 2, which are
separated by a large marsh, you
will find fewer line features. Apart
from the roads and paths in the
area, the edges of marshes and
clear hills will have to be used
as handrails. These two stages
will also feature more variation
between the denser and more
open forest than the later stages.
Stage 3 might just be the perfect
area, with a mixture of well-used
forest close to town and mature
Småland forest. You will truly feel like you’re out in the middle of
the forest, while at the same time there are plenty of line features
to choose from. It’s “just” a case of choosing the correct path at
the junction and above all maintaining
map contact so you don’t miss one of the
small paths. Don’t forget to take in the
views on the run-in!
For stages 4 and 5 there’s a different
terrain type. The forest opens up in a
different way and the contour shapes
are different, with more medium to
large hills. It’s definitely time to wonder
whether you should run over or round!
Stage 3. Stage 4.
MTBO and Trail-O
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
Mapmakers for O-Ringen Jönköping 2025
For foot orienteering
• Stages 1 and 2: Egidijus Koukenys
• Stage 3 and Sprint areas: Håkan Öhlund
• Stages 4 and 5: Jerker Boman and Karl-Erik Engblom
Map co-ordinator: Christer Carlsson
Are you tempted to try MTBO or Trail-O? How about giving
it a go and seeing how it works?
Each discipline will have five days of competition at O-Ringen
2025 in Jönköping. You can take part for the whole week or choose
one or more individual stages.
For anyone who wants to try something new, there will be
chance to do this on the activity day. On this day the MTBO and
Trail-O will have the same arena, which means you can try both,
or if your family want to try different ones you can easily do this at
the same time. Come and try it!
Jönköping is famous for being a cycling city. Vätternrundan
passes through here and there are mountain bike arenas at both
the IKHP clubhouse and Hallbystugan, for example. This gives us a
wonderful opportunity to offer competitors great variety, from easy
to technical cycling on flat to steep ground.
O-Ringen stages 1, 4 and 5 will use the same arena as the foot
orienteering, however there will be a remote finish on stages 1 and
5. We’re focusing on community!
For the Trail-O, the aim is to use just three arenas, while making
sure there is a good variety of controls. The arenas will be in or
near Jönköping but the exact locations will be secret for a while
longer. The maps are now being made. Exciting!
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Experience Jönköping
Jönköping by night.
Troska boat tours.
Cycleways, nature reserves, golf courses, bathing, farm
shops, cafés, restaurants, museums, art galleries,
theatres, concert venues, playgrounds, shops and
viewpoints. Experiences in our majestic nature or in
other beautiful environments fill your senses. Beautiful
Jönköping will give you wonderful memories for life.
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve lived here your whole life or you’re visiting
for the first time – there’s always much more to discover. Crystal
clear water for a refreshing dip, magical forests with hidden treasures,
awe-inspiring views and places to jump, play, rest and picnic.
Unique experiences
Iron ore has been mined at Tabergsgruvan from the fifteenth
century and the mine tunnel here was created in the second world
war. The ore itself, however, was formed 1,200 million years ago.
There are guided tours throughout the summer months, as well as
the only bat museum in Sweden.
Tempelgården is a unique art estate created by the Visingsö
artist Olle Krantz. You can see his art and sculptures in and around
the temple and you can also find a café and a pottery. The temple
was built theosophers for a peace conference in 1913, when 2,000
visitors from all over the world met on Visingsö.
Jönköping city park is a natural area with a lot of untouched
nature. Here you’ll find an arboretum, a garden created with the
aim of studying the trees, which was first planted in the 1900s. The
city park is most famous for its fun playground, animal park, bird
museum, dancefloor and beautiful views.
Gränna. Photos: Destination Jönköping.
Vätterstranden.
Trolska boat tours are unique and beautiful tours through the
canals filled with water lilies between Ören and Bunn. The tour
takes just under three hours and fika is served along the way. You
can even charter a boat and book a crayfish party, sauna or other
wonderful experiences.
Vätterstranden, a beach around 1.5 km long, is right in the city
centre. When you set your toes in the warm, fine sand and look out
across the beautiful water it feels like you’re by the Mediterranean.
On a warm summer’s day the deep, cold and clear lake is your
best friend. Here you can also find big lawns, playgrounds, beach
volleyball pitches and places to fish.
Walk or cycle along the beautiful promenade to get to shops,
cafés and restaurants. The area around Vätterstrand is now a place
for bathing and rest but in times gone by it was home to industry
and places to collect water and wash clothes.
Welcome to our stand at O-Ringen Square this summer. Come
and meet us for more tips or answers to your questions about
experiences in the Jönköping area. Of course, there will also be
information about the competitions and practical advice about
accommodation, travel and more.
Did you know that…
…Gränna Polkagris rock has an EU Protected Designation of
Origin? That means that true Polkagris rock has to be made in
Gränna.
… Visingö is 14 km long and 3 km wide at its widest point.
… Six species of bat spend the winter in Tabergsgruvan. The
mine has guided tours throughout the summer months.
Tempelgården, Visingsö
… Husqvarna AB made their first chainsaw in 1959, when they
also made the first microwave oven.
… Jönköping’s oldest building is Göta Court of Appeal, which
has been in use since 1650.
… Vättern is Sweden’s second largest lake. It is also one of the
clearest lakes, with visibility to 17 metres, and one of the deepest
lakes, with a maximum depth of 128 metres. It has very good
water quality and is Europe’s largest source of drinking water.
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Photo: Helena Sellgren.
See you at Gothenburg 2026
In 2026, O-Ringen is coming to Gothenburg. Karin Kullman
has now been announced as the Project Manager.
Karin has just turned 50 and lives with her husband and three
children in Mölnlycke, just outside Gothenburg. She represents OK
Alehof and has done so since she started orienteering.
– I grew up with orienteering and it’s still a lot of fun for me.
Unfortunately, I’ve had knee problems for many year now, which
mean that I can’t run much any more and have to walk/wander.
The advantage of being older is that the difference between running
and walking gets smaller every year…
Karin has competed in no less than 20 full O-Ringen weeks, as well
as seven more where she has competed on one or some of the days.
– Results-wise I started at the top by winning D10 in Blekinge in
1984. It’s all been downhill from there. The two of us who started
as 1 and 2 in that chasing start in 1984 also started next to each
other in the chasing start for D45K in Åre, although we were much
further back this time. It was even more fun because we hadn’t
seen each other since 1987!
What’s your best memory from O-Ringen?
– As with many others who compete at O-Ringen, the competitions
are a big part of it but it’s that combination of friends and
family that has meant Karin and her family have come back time
and again. When she was a junior it was the results but also spending
time with friends at O-Ringen Square and the afterparty that
were most fun.
– After a break from O-Ringen when I became a senior, the competition
combined with spending time with family and clubmates
was the best thing. Whoever invented open start times for short
classes needs a gold star – the best change since club start blocks!
Karin mentions other memories including decisive chasing
starts, the forest being clear felled before O-Ringen 1990, parties,
the cold in Östersund, the warmth in Örnsköldsvik, mispunches
and earwigs in Norrköping, enjoyable Lunsen in Uppsala. Last but
not least, she talks about the feeling seeing hers and other children’s
joy of taking part and making new friends.
Karin currently works as a regional manager and technical
consultant/project manager at Sweco. She is now on leave from
that role until after the Gothenburg O-Ringen in 2026. Being able
to combine her professional skills with her biggest leisure activity is
something she is very much looking forward to.
So, what can we expect in 2026?
– The exact arenas and competition areas haven’t been decided
yet and we’re working to establish the concept for 2026. O-Ringen
City will be in a rural location but close to the city centre, at
Stora Holm, Hisingen. Here, a training centre for drivers will be
transformed into a busy meeting place with 2,000 camping pitches,
O-Ringen Square and the exhibition area. There are also good
conditions for pitches with an electricity supply, another advantage
to using this type of area.
The competition areas we are considering are a fun combination
of old and new.
There will be flashbacks to 1990 and 2004 with tough marshes,
lovely bare rock areas, juniper bushes and runnable forest. What
makes the terrain special is the variety. From coastal juniper bushes
with lots of crevices and bare rock to mature forest with great
visibility and springy marshes. A mixture of strong physical and
technical skills will be the winning formula. Good compass work
isn’t as vital as in other parts of the country, however it’s important
to avoid parallel errors.
Why should people take part in O-Ringen 2026?
– This O-Ringen will offer challenging orienteering combined with
proximity to the city and the sea. There are many accommodation
options, with a large O-Ringen campsite as the hub. And then there’s
the terrain – a range of orienteering challenges in great forests
over the week, concludes Karin.
Thanks Sweco for letting us borrow her and a warm welcome to
the world’s biggest orienteering adventure, Karin!
KARIN KULLMAN
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Welcome to Stockholm 2027!
Photo: Lasse Gerhardsson.
Allt för dig
När du gör livet godare för många, finns vi alltid nära
och till hands. Med ett heltäckande utbud av bra
råvaror, personlig service, hållbarhet i fokus och säkra
leveranser, hjälper vi dig att förbättra din affär.
Läs mer om hur vi kan hjälpa dig
på martinservera.se
Levererar omtanke
Photo: Henrik Trygg.
After 52 years of waiting, it will finally be time to
welcome the orienteers of Sweden and the world to our
beautiful capital in 2027! Perhaps Stockholm needs
no further introduction but we would still like to tell
you about the Stockholm we hope you’ll have time to
explore between the competitions. We’re very proud
that Stockholm has so much to offer in terms of culture,
entertainment, architecture, food and nature and we’re
looking forward to sharing this with you.
30,000 islands and a national city park
Take an archipelago boat from one of the quays in the city centre
and sail out to explore Stockholm’s islands! Farms, ruined forts,
rich cultural history, old mine workings, caves, award-winning
pubs and, of course, plenty of beaches. Both rocky bathing areas
and sandy beaches are only a boat tour away, and the city centre
itself is built on islands, each with its own character. And did you
know that Stockholm has the world’s first national city park?
Experience something different in Stockholm
You might have heard of Gröna Lund, Skansen and our biggest
museums. But there’s so much more to discover! Why not challenge
your fear of heights with a rooftop tour of Gamla Stan (Stockholm’s
old town)? Let your legs recover and experience the city from the
water by kayaking in the city centre. Or, if the weather is suited to
indoor activities, why not visit one of our newer museums and experiences?
Our picks in the city centre, which are also near each other,
are the Avicii Experience, where you can test your DJ skills and sing
VR karaoke, and the popular Paradox Museum, where your perspective
is literally turned upside down… and much, much more.
If you would like to read more about everything Stockholm has
to offer, go to visitstockholm.se. We promise you, we have something
to do, see or experience for everyone. The difficult thing will
be to fit it all in!
O-Ringen Stockholm 2027
Planning work for O-Ringen in Stockholm is already in full
swing. What can we expect from an O-Ringen in a big
city? Well, there will be an O-Ringen City close to central
Stockholm, with camping pitches and O-Ringen Square.
Accommodation in O-Ringen City will be within easy reach
of the city centre using the metro or bus, and it’s not far to
cycle, either.
We are currently assessing our various transport options
– we want as many arenas as possible to be accessible by
local trains, the metro or bus. Our ambition is to be able to
use Stockholm’s local transport network for all journeys to
and from the competitions.
“The terrain around Stockholm is challenging and is
characterised by its many details and sharp contour shapes.
We have many possible areas and we are now working
on establishing which ones will be best for O-Ringen
competitors,” says Ulf Lennheden, Chair of the Association
council.
During our visit to Stockholm there will be wonderful
opportunities to explore a wide range of attractions, which
you can read about on this page.
All in all it will be a fantastic O-Ringen week, where
challenging but easily accessible terrain is combined with all
the attractions of the big city.
Ett proteinrikt
mellanmål!
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LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY - MAIN-, SHORT-, RECREATIONAL- AND OPEN CLASSES
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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5-DAYS
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.
MAIN CLASSES
Our five-day main classes are most popular. You have an allocated,
timed start. Our youngest competitors get an introduction to
orienteering with the Inskolning class, where you can start when you
want and everyone gets a prize, and the results only show who has
taken part, with no times or positions. The competition is decided on
the final day with a chasing start for everyone except Inskolning and
DH10–DH12.
New for O-Ringen 2024, DH75 and older have a free minute start,
which means you choose a start minute when you get to the start.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
Inskolning 1,7 2,3 Beginner Para-I 1,7 2,3
D10 1,9 2,5 Very easy H10 1,9 2,5
D11 2,3 2,9 Easy H11 2,4 3,0
D12 2,4 3,0 Easy H12 2,4 3,0
D13 2,8 3,8 Moderate H13 2,8 3,0
D14 2,8 4,0 Moderate H14 2,9 4,1
D15 3,2 4,9 Moderate H15 3,5 5,6
D16 3,3 5,1 Moderate H16 3,6 5,7
D18 3,4 5,4 Difficult H18 4,0 6,9
D20 3,4 6,0 Difficult H20 4,0 7,5
D21 4,1 7,9 Difficult H21 4,9 10,0
D21 Lång 4,5 9,2 Difficult H21 Lång 5,3 11,6
D35 3,6 6,6 Difficult H35 4,7 8,4
D40 3,4 5,7 Difficult H40 4,2 7,9
D45 3,4 5,1 Difficult H45 4,1 7,0
D50 3,3 4,6 Difficult H50 3,9 6,4
D55 3,2 4,3 Difficult H55 3,7 5,8
D60 2,9 4,0 Difficult H60 3,6 5,1
D65 2,7 3,7 Difficult H65 3,3 4,7
D70 2,6 3,2 Difficult H70 3,1 4,0
D75 2,3 2,9 Difficult H75 2,6 3,7
D80 2,0 2,5 Difficult H80 2,1 3,0
D85 1,9 2,3 Difficult H85 1,9 2,5
D90 1,6 1,9 Difficult H90 1,7 2,0
D95 1,5 1,7 Difficult H95 1,5 1,7
PARA-I
Para-I is for anyone with an intellectual disability. The difficulty
level of the class is green (very easy).
The Para-I class is available on all five days, and as a chasing
start. It is open to anyone with an IQ of under 75, the equivalent
to attending a special school or having LSS support in Sweden.
You do not need a Parapsports licence to compete. The Para-I
course is very easy and is around 2 km. All five stages are foot
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
Compete on easier courses in classes according to age and sex. Start
when you want every day and no chasing start on the final day.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
D21 Motion 3,6 5,0 Moderate H21 Motion 3,8 6,2
D35 Motion 3,4 4,3 Moderate H35 Motion 3,6 6,0
D40 Motion 3,1 4,1 Moderate H40 Motion 3,5 5,6
D45 Motion 3,0 4,2 Moderate H45 Motion 3,3 4,7
D50 Motion 2,8 3,5 Moderate H50 Motion 3,1 4,4
D55 Motion 2,6 3,5 Moderate H55 Motion 3,0 4,2
D60 Motion 2,5 3,1 Moderate H60 Motion 2,9 4,1
D65 Motion 2,4 3,1 Moderate H65 Motion 2,7 3,6
D70 Motion 2,3 2,6 Moderate H70 Motion 2,4 3,4
D80 Motion 2,1 2,5 Moderate H80 Motion 2,2 2,5
SHORT (KORT) CLASSES
Shorter than competition classes but with the same technical
challenge. DH12 Kort has allocated start times on all stages.
DH14–16 Kort has allocated start times on stages 1–4 and chasing
start on stage 5. All other classes have a free minute start on stages
1–4, which means you choose a start minute when you get to the
start. Chasing start for all classes except DH12 Kort on the final
day. There are no DH75 Kort or DH80 Kort, we recommend DH75
or DH80 instead – see Main classes.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
D12 Kort 1,8 2,4 Very easy H12 Kort 1,9 2,5
D14 Kort 2,5 3 Easy H14 Kort 2,5 3,1
D16 Kort 2,7 4,1 Moderate H16 Kort 2,8 4,2
D17-20 Kort 2,9 4,4 Moderate H17-20 Kort 3,3 5,4
D21 Kort 3,7 5,1 Difficult H21 Kort 4,4 7,3
D35 Kort 3,5 4,5 Difficult H35 Kort 4,1 6,1
D40 Kort 3,1 4 Difficult H40 Kort 4 5,7
D45 Kort 3,1 3,7 Difficult H45 Kort 3,7 5
D50 Kort 2,8 3,6 Difficult H50 Kort 3,4 4,9
D55 Kort 2,6 3,4 Difficult H55 Kort 3,2 4,3
D60 Kort 2,5 3,2 Difficult H60 Kort 2,9 4,1
D65 Kort 2,3 2,8 Difficult H65 Kort 2,7 3,4
D70 Kort 2,2 2,6 Difficult H70 Kort 2,6 3,1
orienteering, which means that accessibility is not adapted to
anyone using a wheelchair or other mobility aid. If you do use
any mobility aids, we recommend our Trail-O classes.
The Para-I class is open for all ages. There is a free start for all
stages and timing using SportIdent. Competitors can be joined
by a coach/adult/friend on the course.
OPEN CLASSES
There are twelve open orienteering classes, with different lengths and technical difficulty
levels, that you can run every day. Start when you like.
Class Middle Difficulty
Mycket Lätt 2,5 1,8 2,4 Very easy
Lätt 2,5 2,2 2,4 Easy
Lätt 3,5 3,1 3,4 Easy
Lätt 5,0 3,3 5 Easy
Lätt 10,0 5,6 9,5 Moderate
Medelsvår 2,5 2,3 2,6 Moderate
Medelsvår 3,3 2,5 3,2 Moderate
MTBO
There are five MTBO stages at O-Ringen 2024. Start times are
pre-allocated and the competition finishes with a chasing start
on the final day. MTBO is high-speed and is all about making
quick route choice decisions. The maps are like those used in
Foot-O. The biggest difference is how paths and tracks are marked.
They show how easy they are to ride on. Put simply, the
longer the dashes on the lines, the easier they are to ride.
OPEN MTBO CLASSES
Class/Course Sprint Middle Long Bike skill
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
TRAIL-O CLASSES
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.
Class Middle Difficulty
Medelsvår 4,0 2,9 3,9 Moderate
Medelsvår 5,0 3,5 4,9 Moderate
Medelsvår 6,0 4,2 5,5 Moderate
Svår 2,5 2,3 2,6 Difficult
Svår 3,5 2,8 3,5 Difficult
Svår 5,0 3,7 5 Difficult
Svår 7,5 4,7 7,3 Difficult
MTBO CLASSES
Class Sprint Middle Long
D12 2,5 4 6
D14 3 5 9
D16 4 6 11
D20 4,5 9 14
D21 5,5 10 22
D35 4,5 7 13
D40 4,5 7 13
D45 4,5 7 13
D50 4 7 11
D55 3,5 7 11
D60 3,5 6 10
D65 3,5 6 10
D70 3 4,5 8
D75 3 4,5 8
D80 2,5 4 8
Classes
Pre-Elit
Pre-A
Pre-B
Pre-C
Class Sprint Middle Long
H12 2,5 4 6
H14 3,5 6 9
H16 4,5 7 11
H20 5,5 10 19
H21 6 12 25
H35 5,5 10 17,5
H40 5,5 10 17,5
H45 5,5 10 17,5
H50 5 9 15
H55 5 9 15
H60 5 8 14
H65 4 8 14
H70 4 7 13
D75 3,5 7 13
D80 3,5 6 10
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STAGE START
3-DAYS
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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.
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ORIENTEERING CLASSES
TRAIL-O CLASS
OPEN CLASS, 3-DAYS
Class/Course Middle Long Difficulty
Inskolning 1,7 2,3 Beginner
Para-I 1,7 2,3 Beginner
Mycket lätt 2,5 (prova på) 1,8 2,4 Very easy
Mycket lätt 4,0 (prova på) 3,5 3,6 Very easy
Lätt 2,5 2,2 2,4 Easy
Lätt 3,5 3,1 3,4 Easy
Lätt 5,0 3,3 5,0 Easy
Lätt 10,0 5,6 9,5 Easy
Medelsvår 2,5 2,3 2,6 Moderate
Medelsvår 3,3 2,5 3,2 Moderate
Medelsvår 4,0 2,9 3,9 Moderate
Medelsvår 5,0 3,5 4,9 Moderate
Medelsvår 6,0 4,2 5,5 Moderate
Svår 2,5 2,3 2,6 Difficult
Svår 3,5 2,8 3,5 Difficult
Svår 5,0 3,7 5,0 Difficult
Svår 7,5 4,7 7,3 Difficult
Class/Course
Öppen Pre-A
Öppen Pre-B
Öppen Pre-C
MTBO CLASS
Class/Course Sprint Middle Long Bike skill
Mycket lätt kort
(prova på)
2,5 4,5 6
Easy
Lätt mellan 3 6 10 Moderate
Lätt lång 3,5 8 15 Difficult
Svår kort 3,5 5 7 Moderate
Svår mellan 4,3 7 10 Difficult
Svår lång 5,5 7 15 Difficult
OL
MTBO
THUR
25/7
Arena
Gunnarsö
Stage 3
Long
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 3
Prolonged sprint
FRI
26/7
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 4
Middle
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 4
Middle
If you just want to join the party during the last three
days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there are
several different open classes for Foot-O and MTBO.
You choose the length and difficulty that suits you.
Free start time applies to open classes.
SAT
27/7
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 5
Long
Arena
Döderhultsdalen
Stage 5
Long
Class Sprint Middle Long Difficulty Bike skill
Lätt 2,5 - 2,1 2,5 Easy -
Lätt 5,0 - 3,6 5,1 Easy -
Medelsvår 3,3 - 2,6 3,2 Moderate -
Medelsvår 5,0 - 3,7 5 Moderate -
Svår 3,5 - 2,8 3,4 Difficult -
Svår 5,0 - 3,8 4,9 Difficult -
Svår 7,5 - 4,6 7,3 Difficult -
MTBO Lätt Mellan 3,0 6 10 Easy Moderate
MTBO Lätt Lång 3,5 9 15 Easy Difficult
MTBO Svår Mellan 4,3 7 10 Svår Difficult
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AKTIVITETER
MAP SCALES
CHILD CARE
During O-Ringen we offer child care for kids aged 3-8 years at
Arena Rosenfors, Arena Gunnarsö och Arena Döderhultsdalen.
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 Rosenfors, Arena Gunnarsö och Arena
Döderhultsdalen.
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.
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 Course length Start procedure
D16-H14-D14-H16 4 x 1,8 km Gemensam start
MAP SCALES MTBO
For MTBO, the map scales have not been decided yet.
Information will be updated at oringen.se.
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.
TRAINING COURSES
WITH TIMING
Warm up for O-Ringen with one of our Smålandskust timed training
courses, from 18 th –21 st July at Djupeträsk, around 3.5 km from
O-Ringen camping (depending on exactly where you're pitched).
Register using our booking portal or at Competitor Services at
O-Ringen Square. No registration at Djupeträsk. You can collect
your map at Competitor Services at O-Ringen Square, where you
can also download your SI card after you run.
Gren 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 (1:7 500) 5,0 Difficult
OL Svår 5,0 (1:10 000) 5,0 Difficult
OL Svår 7,5 7,5 Difficult
ADDITIONALS
- to be selected at
the same time as
you book your start
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.
Delad lottning är endast tillgänglig för deltagare i OL
(dock ej i elitklasser).
PUNCH HELP TRAIL-O
Transport help, only for Trail-O.
PUSH HELP TRAIL-O
Transport help, only for Trail-O.
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AFRICAN SWINE
FLU – ASF
This disease has now arrived in Sweden, which means we
need your help to minimise the risk of it spreading further.
Advice to orienteers
If you have trained or competed in a part of the country
affected by swine flu, clean and dry all your clothes and
equipment carefully before you take it back out into the
forest. Clothes should be washed at 60 or 40 degrees and
left to dry indoors for at least seven days. Shoes should
be cleaned carefully and left to air off indoors for at least
seven days.
Equipment can be disinfected by leaving it in a sauna
at over 60 degrees, for at least 30 minutes. If you’re unsure
of whether it is clean enough, buy new equipment.
Never leave litter in the forest, including leftover food –
take it home or leave it in a bin.
If you find any ill or dead wild boar in the forest, report
this to the Swedish Veterinary Agency – SVA.
Read more at orientering.se/ASF
FULL BODY COVER
When competing, you must wear full body cover to
protect you against cuts and scratches. This is also
recommended for training. Full body cover means clothes
must cover your legs and torso. Long trousers and a
T-shirt are fine. You can cover any holes in your clothes
using tape, but please do this before you go through
verification. There is no tape available at the start or with
any helpers!
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Product Prize category nov 5
-20%
Elite Tour
5-days
3-days
Stage start
Main- &
Short classes.
Trail-O
april 7
-10%
jun 2
ordinary
After
+30%
Up to age 20 2230 2510 2790 3620
Age 21 and up 2750 3090 3440 4470
Inskolning 560 630 700 910
Up to age 16 900 1010 1130 1460
Ages 17–20 1240 1390 1550 2010
Age 21 and up 1910 2150 2390 3100
Recreational classes Age 21 and up 1810 2040 2270 2950
Open classes
Open classes
MTBO-class
Up to age 16 780 880 980 1270
Ages 17–20 1120 1260 1400 1820
Age 21 and up 1710 1920 2140 2780
Para-I 610 610 610 610
Up to age 16 470 530 590 760
Ages 17–20 660 740 830 1070
Age 21 and up 1040 1170 1300 1690
Up to age 16 470 530 590 760
Ages 17–20 660 740 830 1070
Age 21 and up 1040 1170 1300 1690
Try it out (all ages) 110 120 140 180
Up to age 16 110 120 140 180
Ages 17–20 160 180 200 260
Age 21 and up 210 240 270 350
Para-I 110 110 110 110
Bagheerastafetten Per team 350 400 440 570
Training courses
with timing
Up to age 16 60 70 80 100
Ages 17–20 80 90 110 140
Age 21 and up 90 100 120 150
Welcome to the
Smålands coast
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
nov 5
-20%
april 7
-10%
jun 2
ordinary
After
+30%
Folksam motionsloppsförsäkring 155 155 155 155
Folksam motionsloppsförsäkring plus 275 275 275 275
Hyra stämplingsbricka, per etapp 45 45 45 55
Hyra stämplingbricka SIAC (MTBO) , per etapp 65 65 65 75
Lottning med annan klubb 130 130 130 155
Delad lottning 130 130 130 155
Stämplingshjälp PreO 120 120 120 145
Påskjutare PreO 120 120 120 145
Jubileumsplakett (måste beställas före 2/6) 0 0 0 -
Visum 0 0 0 0
Anpassad karta (måste beställas före 7/4) 0 0 - -
ACTIVITIES & ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Villkor för anmälan finns på oringen.se
nov 5
-20%
april 7
-10%
jun 2
ordinary
After
+30%
Child care 70 70 70 90
Miniknat 45 45 45 65
Bagheera orienteering school 0 0 0 0
July 21–27 th 2024
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