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O-RINGEN MAGAZINE NR 2 • 2024 1

The Road to Jönköping
Wednesday 17th July. Visit Rosenfors Arena to hear impressions and experiences.
Thursday 18th July. Arrive in Oskarshamn in time to see the campsite open.
Friday 19th July. Familiarise myself with Småland’s coastal terrain before setting
up the stand for O-Ringen Jönköping 2025.
Photo: Johfors Production.
VI ÄR
JÖNKÖPING
En plats av gemenskap, föreningsliv,
en blomstrande landsbygd och ett vibrerande stadsliv.
En plats med möten och evenemang i världsklass,
med vacker och varierande natur, höga berg och
trolska skogar. Här hittar vi ny energi för att drömma
stort och flyga högt - Vi är Jönköping.
jkpg.com | jonkoping.se
Arriving early certainly has its
charms. Seeing an empty field
being transformed, whether into
an arena or a campsite. Strolling
around places that could feel somewhat
desolate, but in the knowledge that in a
few days’ time they will be thronging with
people. The air is heavy with expectation.
The people you speak to are full of curiosity.
Above all, there’s fellowship and joy.
The intensity rises. I enjoy a beautiful
opening ceremony and a record-breaking
Bagheera Relay. I return to Rosenfors, now a
fully functioning arena with crowds the size
of which this small industrial community
has never seen before. I receive politicians
and officials from Jönköping municipality,
who are taking the chance to experience an
O-Ringen live. It might look like chaos from
the outside but there’s a structure to it all
that’s familiar to us orienteers. I manage a
few stints meeting competitors at our stand.
I help out by answering a range of questions
and listening to ideas and feedback.
Saturday 27th July. The final stage. I start
early (a single stage start... otherwise I
wouldn’t have been starting so early). As always,
I start with the hope of flying through
the forest while being in control of my orienteering.
The first control is exactly where
it should be. To the second control I know
where I am but could have been a bit more
accurate. After that, let’s just say it was a bit
hit and miss. My mind wanders. Next year
is our turn. The enormity of it all hits home.
I’m definitely not focused on orienteering in
the present moment.
And now, humbly, we take the baton. We
thank the Småland Coast for a well-organised
event, and we applaud the huge number
of volunteers who have worked their socks
off so that the rest of us could enjoy a memorable
holiday week. Sunday 20th July 2025.
O-Ringen Jönköping kicks off.
MÅNS LENNERMO
Projektledare O-Ringen Jönköping 2025
mans.lennermo@orientering.se
Photo: Hugo Mattsson.
O-RINGEN MAGAZINE NR 2 • 2024 3

IN THIS ISSUE:
Svensk Orientering Events AB
Heliosgatan 3
120 30 Stockholm
info@oringen.se
6
22–27
Contact O-Ringen
Måns Lennermo | Project manager
O-Ringen Jönköping 2025
+46 761 173 860, mans.lennermo@oringen.se
Mats Adolfsson | Sales
+46 703 945 071, mats.adolfsson@orientering.se
Anna Wennertorp | Marketing, experience
and competitor services
+46 709 525 478, anna.wennertorp@orientering.se
Magnus Johansson | IT and digitisation
+46 703 810 356, magnus.johansson@orientering.se
Conny Gunnarsson | Logistics
+46 708 107 349, conny.gunnarsson@orientering.se
Johan Andersson | Competition
+46 734 200 361, johan.andersson@orientering.se
Karin Kullman | Project manager
O-Ringen Göteborg 2026
+46 761 075 801, karin.kullman@oringen.se
PHOTO: Peter Holgersson
Thank you Smålandskusten
ARENA HALLBYSTUGAN
STAGE 3
O-RINGEN CITY
ARENA BONDBERGET
10-11
ARENA IKHP-STUGAN
STAGE 1
ARENA VAKTHOLMEN
STAGE 2
STAGE 2 & 3
ARENA ÖSTERÄNGEN
ARENA JÖNKÖPING
STAGE 4 & 5
BAGHEERA RELAY
O-Ringen
www.oringen.se
O-Ringen magazine is produced and publicised
by Svensk Orientering Events AB
Publisher
Susanne Maarup
Edition
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@oringen
Design
Martin Hammarberg, Adshape AB
Cover photo:
Johfors Productions AB
ELITE SPRINT
ARENA ODENSJÖ
STAGE 1 & 2
STAGE 1
RYTTARNS MOSSE
TRAINING COURSES
ARENA TENHULT
STAGE 3
Overview O-Ringen Jönköping 2025
ARENA MÅNSARP
STAGE 4 & 5
STAGE 4 & 5
TRAINING COURSES
Orienteering
competition areas:
Odensjö, Tenhult
and Månsarp
12
Travelling to Jönköping.
30
Husqvarnasprinten.
47–49
From average Joe to O-Ringen competitor.
14
Camping at O-Ringen City.
40–41
Trail-O with five stages.
52–55
Experience Jönköping.
34
Arvid
Nord explains
the Jönköping terrain
18–19
O-Ringen Quiz.
29
Bagheera Relay.
42–43
Five stages of MTBO
44
Para-I – här för att stanna.
59–62
O-Ringen Göteborg 2026, Stockholm 2027
67–74
Registration guide.
O-RINGEN MAGAZINE NR 2 • 2024 5

IMPRESSIONS
Good 51 %
Thank you Smålandskusten!
O-Ringen returned to a more traditional
format, with an O-Ringen City
featuring both a campsite and O-Ringen
Square. There were some classic
O-Ringen arenas, although Stage 3
at Gunnarsö was quite compact. We
hope you had a great experience – all
19 200 of you who shared our week
on the Småland Coast!
A few sustainability points that
we’re especially proud of:
• As an event, O-Ringen has very low CO 2
emissions compared with many other
sports. Most of our carbon emissions
come from competitors travelling to and
from O-Ringen
• Most of our suppliers are
environmentally certified, which helps
communication and purchase of
products and services with a lower
environmental impact (Martin & Servera,
Hyrtoaletten, Nobina, Essity, Axima and
others)
• Nobina buses use HVO fuel, meaning
these journeys have a lower
environmental impact
• O-Ringen is good at re-using building
materials. Many materials are re-used
from year to year and those that cannot
be re-used are donated to our volunteer
organisations to be used by them instead.
Only a small amount is thrown away
• Local companies and organisations can
promote themselves at O-Ringen
O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024 is certified
as an environmentally sustainable event
Photos: Peter Holgersson, all images in this article.
• Very little litter is left after O-Ringen,
whether at each arena, at the campsite
or at O-Ringen Square
• All our soap and cleaning products are
environmentally certified
What did you think?
GENERAL IMPRESSIONS
Very good 43 %
Neither good nor bad 6 %
GENERAL
IMPRESSIONS
Good 51 %
ATMOSPHERE
Our competitor survey gave us some great
figures and some much appreciated feedback
from our competitors. A big thank
you to everyone who took the time to answer!
Our worst Bad figures 1 % and best potential
for improvement are in relation to how we
provided results. As many as 10 % of you
thought this was Neither bad or good very bad. nor bad Some 7 % of
you commented that there weren’t enough
results screens ATMOSPHERE
or boards, but a lot of the
feedback was about poor internet connection
at the arenas, which affected Good access 26 %
Very good 56 %
to the results.
52 % stayed on the campsite
This year, many people chose to camp at
Döderhultsdalen. Some clubs had to be
flexible and move to different pitches as a
result of heavy rain during the days before
the campsite opened. We hope and believe
that even those who had to use these
back-up pitches had a good time. Our
ATMOSPHERE
Bad 1 %
Very good 56 %
Neither good nor bad 7 %
ATMOSPHERE
Good 26 %
surveys have told us that we could improve
signage on the campsite, have shorter distances
to toilets and service stations, and
some people found that it was a long way
to the bus stop. However, all the comments
we received about the event buses seem to
indicate that they worked very well.
What did you think we could improve?
• You would like a different and improved
range of goods at our kiosks, for
example in relation to allergies
• You would like our homepage and
communication to work better
• You would like better signage, especially
round O-Ringen Square and the campsite
• You would like more and/or bigger toilet
and service station areas at the campsite,
to avoid queues and long walks
• You would like lower boards by the runin
to help children see better
Smålanders know
how to put on an
orienteering event!*
*Comment from our competitor survey.
In order to be approved as a certified
Sustainable Event in accordance with
the Greentime standard, an event must
have fulfilled a number of mandatory
requirements listed in Greentime’s planning
tool. These requirements constitute
Greentime’s standard and the planning
tool clearly documents what is required
to achieve the mandatory requirements.
These obligatory requirements are verifiable
and answers must be reviewed by an
independent auditor. This audit was carried
out when O-Ringen was held in the
summer. The contents of the standard are
based on the Agenda 2030 Global Goals
for Sustainable Development but build on
collective experience of what is relevant
and feasible for actors in the industry. A
reference group of various actors within
the Swedish sustainability and events
industry has been involved in developing
the criteria, which were then referred to
CERTIFIERAT HÅLLBART EVENEMANG
2024
further industry players for finalisation.
The basic structure of the questions has
been developed by Greentime following
many years of work in the industry,
among other things working with events
companies and organisers, and meeting
places. The reference group, whose members
reflect a wide range of expertise in a
variety of sustainability areas, reviews the
criteria on an annual basis so that the
standard remains up-to-date.
Quotes from competitors
• “Good bus system and arenas close by”
• “We appreciated all the nice helpers, who
were helpful and positive. The bus drivers
were also really nice!”
• “The indoor orienteering on the activity
day was really fun”
• “Good showers at the arenas every day”
• “The best O-Ringen I’ve ever been to”
• “Well-organised string courses”
84 % of you thought
we created the right
O-Ringen atmosphere
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OVERVIEW O-RINGEN JÖNKÖPING 2025
ARENA IKHP-STUGAN
O-RINGEN CITY
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
ARENA VAKTHOLMEN
STAGE 2 & 3
ARENA HALLBYSTUGAN
STAGE 3
ARENA JÖNKÖPING
ELITE SPRINT
ARENA BONDBERGET
STAGE 4 & 5
TRAINING COURSES
ARENA ÖSTERÄNGEN
BAGHEERA RELAY
RYTTARNS MOSSE
TRAINING COURSES
ARENA ODENSJÖ
STAGE 1 & 2
STAGE 1
ARENA MÅNSARP
STAGE 4 & 5
STAGE 4 & 5
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ARENA TENHULT
STAGE 3
O-Ringen Square to
Distance
Arena Österängen
1 km
Arena Odensjö
18 km
Arena Jönköping
4 km
Arena Tenhult
14 km
Arena Månsarp
24 km
Arena IKHP-stugan
6 km
Arena Hallbystugan
11 km
Arena Vaktholmen
29 km
Arena Bondberget
5 km
Träningskarta, Bondberget
3 km gå/cykla, 5 km bil
Träningsbanor med tidtagning, Ryttarns Mosse 6 km
O-RINGEN MAGAZINE NR 2 • 2024 11

Travelling to
Jönköping
Jönköping is located in the centre of
southern Sweden, with the main artery
of the E4 motorway passing right
through the city. If you choose to arrive
by car there are main roads from all
directions and O-Ringen City at Elmia
is easily accessible from the E4, while
feeling sheltered from the traffic.
It’s around 4 kilometres from the station
(Resecentrum) in central Jönköping to
Elmia. You might choose to walk along the
beautiful shores of Vättern or to use the local
city buses (stadsbusstrafiken), which have
several departures each hour. If you don’t
have access to a car or choose not to use one,
there are alternative ways to get about. The
important thing: you’ll manage O-Ringen
week just fine without a car, while still getting
to training, competitions and activities.
Train – You’ll probably need to make a
connection before arriving at Jönköping
but that will all be worth it when
you look out at the views over Vättern
as the train rolls into Resecentrum.
Long distance bus – Routes
operate from several cities and
stop at Resecentrum.
Orienteering
You can travel to our orienteering stages by
bus or by car. O-Ringen’s stage buses are the
primary option and that’s where we have the
biggest capacity by far. You can choose the
option that works best for you, depending
on where you’re staying.
Whatever your choice, we encourage you
to book your bus tickets and/or parking
passes as soon as possible – it really helps our
planning if we know the rough volumes of
people travelling in each way in good time.
Stage buses
Buses depart to all stages from O-Ringen City
at Elmia. If you’re staying at the O-Ringen
campsite or close by (hotel, other campsite,
other accommodation) you can walk, cycle or
drive to the bus stop. There are around 1,500
parking spaces at Elmia. Parking is free and
you don’t need to book it in advance.
You do, however, need to book your tickets
for stage buses in advance. This applies to all
competitors aged 8 and over. You can book
tickets either per day or for the whole week.
Bus tickets
Book your bus
ticket/parking
pass today!
Adults Children/youth aged 8-16 Children aged 0-7
Photo: Hugo Lillieström.
Until 1 st June After 1 st June Until 1 st June After 1 st June Any time
Bus ticket, whole week 350 kr 500 kr 175 kr 200 kr 0 kr
Bus ticket, per day 70 kr 100 kr 35 kr 40 kr 0 kr
Travelling to the stages
TrailO
Each of the Trail-O stages has a parking
area. You don’t need to pre-book your
parking space and parking is free on all
days.
MTBO
Parking for MTBO competition arenas
Parking for MTBO
stages 2 and 3 is
free of charge
You can drive or cycle to our MTBO arenas.
Unfortunately, we are unable to transport
bikes on our stage buses.
For stages 1, 4 and 5 you will need to prebook
your parking pass. You can purchase
this using our booking portal. No pre-booking
is required for stages 2 and 3 and parking
for these stages is free of charge.
Distances to each arena may be up to a
few kilometres but are often much shorter.
Car
We have limited parking at all our arenas
and you must book and pay for your parking
pass in advance.
Please follow the signs for car parking,
to avoid congestion with stage buses. Clear
directions and route maps will be published
at a later date, both at oringen.se and in the
event programme booklet. Distances from
the car parking to each arena are between
500 m and just over 2 km.
Timetable for stage buses to arenas
Bus journey from Elmia
Stage 1 & 2 – Arena Odensjö 20 min 700 m
Stage 3 – Arena Tenhult 15 min 700 m
Stage 4 & 5 – Arena Månsarp 28 min 300 m
Public transport
It is possible to travel to all stages using
public transport. Journeys start at Jönköping
Resecentrum but there are other stops on
the way. Stages 1 and 2 are accessible by bus.
Stages 3, 4 and 5 are accessible either by bus
or by train. Distances from bus/train stops to
the arena vary between 700 m and 1.5 km.
Distance to walk to arena
Photo: Hugo Lillieström.
Pre-booking Until 1 st June After 1 st June
Stage 1 – Odensjö Yes 200 kr 250 kr
Stage 2 – IKHP-stugan No 0 kr 0 kr
Stage 3 – Hallbystugan No 0 kr 0 kr
Stage 4 – Månsarp Yes 200 kr 250 kr
Stage 5 – Månsarp Yes 200 kr 250 kr
Parking passes
Until 1 st June After 1 st June
Parking, whole week 1000 kr 1250 kr
Parking, per stage 200 kr 250 kr
Photo: Hugo Lillieström.
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Book your
pitch by
4 th May!
Camping at O-Ringen City
Other accommodation
If you’re looking to camp at O-Ringen 2025 Jönköping,
you’ll find a classic O-Ringen campsite at Elmia
convention centre.
Could this be one of O-Ringen’s most beautiful campsites ever?
With views over Vättern, where on a clear day you can see Visingsö
and refreshing bathing locations right next door to O-Ringen City.
As well as bathing opportunities, you’ll find wonderful Vätternstranden
activities including beach volleyball, football, bowling,
padel and more, all within a kilometre. And that’s before we even
mention the centre of the action, O-Ringen Square, which in Jönköping
will be housed completely indoors.
The city centre is around 4 kilometres away. You can walk or
cycle along the waterside. Local buses stop close by and have frequent
departures.
Get that long table set – it’s time to get together with your neighbours
to discuss today’s route choices while the kids cycle around
outside. You can already reserve one of around 1,800 camping
pitches by booking via our booking portal.
Until 4 th May
After 4 th May
Extra large pitch with electricity 5 500 kr 7 150 kr
Regular pitch with electricity 3 750 kr 4 900 kr
Regular pitch without electricity 2 450 kr 3 200 kr
Small pitch (tent) without electricity 1 250 kr 1 650 kr
Our campsite has a range of pitches both with and
without electricity:
• Extra large pitch 9 x 18 m
• Regular pitch 9 x 9 m
• Small pitch 4.5 x 9 m (for tents without electricity)
It is possible to book camping within a 10-day period
(17 th –27 th July 2025)
The campsite has access to service stations. Some of these will have
both WCs and portable toilets, while others will have only portable
toilets. Laundry areas with cold water, as well as washing machines,
will also be available. Just as at other O-Ringen campsites, please
remember that these facilities are all temporary and can sometimes
feel a little basic.
Please note that we have altered the ordinary booking period
for the campsite to close on 4 th May. This change will continue for
future editions of O-Ringen, to allow us more time to organise the
campsite layout. The layout will ensure wherever possible that you
will be able to camp next to your clubmates, although we cannot
guarantee this when there are many factors and parameters we
must take into account.
After 4 th May, you will still be able to book any pitches at the
campsite that are still available, however these pitches will be situated
wherever available on the campsite.
Hotels, youth hostels, etc.
Would you like a comfortable bed? Or is it a hotel breakfast that
really appeals to you? Would you like to stay near the city centre to
enjoy some evenings out?
Altogether, Jönköping has over 5,000 beds available in hotels and
youth hostels. Around half of these are near the city centre, around
1,000 are close to Elmia and the rest are spread over the wider area.
Chances are, you’ll be able to find something that suits you!
Self-catering accommodation
Private individuals can use O-Ringen’s booking portal to advertise
rental accommodation. This could be anything from villas and flats
to chalets and caravans. Listings are updated when new options become
available, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for straight
away, check again later.
Did you know that…?
• In 2023, 146,197 people lived in Jönköping
municipality, making it the ninth biggest city
in Sweden.
• The biggest building in Jönköping is Göta Court
of Appeal, which has been in use since 1650.
• Jönköping was founded on 18th May and has
the oldest charter in Sweden, from 1284. The
charter granted Jönköping the right to be a
trading city.
• John Bauer, Agnetha Fältskog (ABBA) and
Dag Hammarskjöld are all from Jönköping
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O-Ringen Quiz!
Are you an O-Ringen regular who has taken part in almost
every stage since the dawn of time? Or are you looking
forward to your first O-Ringen adventure? If you’re in the
first category, you’ll definitely know just about everything
there is to know about O-Ringen. Don’t you...? If, on
the other hand, you’re an O-Ringen newbie, this is your
chance to learn a bit more about the world’s biggest
orienteering adventure!
Here is a middle distance with nine controls, in the form of questions
about O-Ringen. The difficulty level is around orange and
the terrain is quick and runnable. In most cases, you can find the
answer somewhere in O-Ringen’s posts and publications. Some,
however, are easier to find than others. In other words, it’s just
like any other orienteering competition – some controls you’ll go
straight to, others you might take a little roundabout route, and in
the worst case there might be a proper mistake or two.
There’s no SportIdent for this competition. Instead, we’ll collect
scores via our social media channels. Look out for posts about this
Quiz on O-Ringen’s Facebook and Instagram pages in October and
November. Good luck!
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beeeeeeep! That’s the start signal and we’re
off, flying past the start kite and up over a hill. In a large re-entrant
you’ll find a marsh and control number 1.
6. The person who has run the most
O-Ringens has competed in 56 out of a
possible 58. How many controls have they
punched in total, during all of these?
1) 2167
X) 2346
2) 2857
Far away, you can hear the race commentary.
Great, you’re nearly at the finish and
it’s going really well. A leg crossing a track,
an open field and then a forest road. Then
up onto the hill and down into control 7.
7
7. Approximately how many competitors
have there been across all O-Ringen
competitions?
1) 853 000
X) 896 000
2) 768 000
So, just two controls left. Run straight
towards a river. But what then? Isn’t there
any good way across? A quick look at the
map and you see you can run to the west.
Quickly out to the road, over the river and
then back into the forest and up the hill
to control 8.
1. In which year was
the first O-Ringen held?
1) 1965
X) 1963
2) 1967
Brilliant! Did you find that control
easily? We continue up the hill,
through a denser area, over a marsh
and then a spur. Tucked away at the
bottom is a crag, control 2.
3
3. How many classes were available at
O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024?
1) 151
X) 138
2) 146
Okay, take care now. A bit of a longer
leg with two route choices near the end.
Go straight or take a round route that
uses a track? Hmm… Straight is great, or
at least it’s shortest! It goes well and you
find control 4 in the re-entrant.
1
4
2
4. What was the total course length for all
the competitors who completed their courses
at O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024?
1) 55 763 km
X) 42 980 km
2) 50 013 km
2. What is the highest number
of competitors ever at an O-Ringen?
1) 23 965
X) 25 021
2) 25 432
Did you find that control okay? It’s great to be
accurate on the first two, it gives you so much
confidence! For control 3, look for the felled area
and follow the edge towards the green. Typical, just
when you’ve got into a good rhythm, your bearing
is a bit off and you come to a boulder. With some
quick relocation, you find the knoll where control 3
is, just to the north.
Another longer leg to a small
depression in some dense forest.
You’ll have to take care not to make
a mistake in the green forest. You
use a large boulder as an attack
point and soon see control 5.
5
6
5. Where does the name
“O-Ringen” actually come from?
1) Swedish Orienteering Federation study circle
X) Swedish national team runners’ “trade union”
2) Rings given out as prizes in the first years the
competition was held
So far, so good! The next leg is also quite long.
You contour round a larger hill but realise the last
part of the leg might be difficult. You search for a
collecting feature. There. An open hilltop. You turn
a bit and head down into control 6, a re-entrant.
Map: Stoarp, used for the Swedish Relay
Championships in 2018. Copyright Vaggeryds SOK.
Survey and cartography Håkan Öhlund (surveyor
for Stage 3 Orienteering, Bagheera Relay and Elite
Sprint for O-Ringen Jönköping 2025).
8
8. Which Swedish region has
hosted the most O-Ringen events?
1) Småland
X) Dalarna
2) Skåne
A fast, simple leg to a path junction
for the last control. You’re running
well and ready for a final sprint, but
first – control 9!
9
9. Where is O-Ringen 2025?
1) Stockholm
X) Göteborg
2) Jönköping
Brilliant, well done!
Just one final sprint left!
Finish. What’s your favourite O-Ringen memory?
So, now you just have to download your answers,
either by emailing them to marknad@oringen.se
or via O-Ringen’s social media channels. Look out
for posts on O-Ringen’s Facebook and Instagram
accounts during October and November.
Good luck!
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» Arena ODENSJÖ
ORIENTEERING STAGE 1 LONG DISTANCE
Monday 21st July 2025
ORIENTEERING STAGE 2 MIDDLE DISTANCE
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
» Interview with course setter MATTI ENVALL
What’s unique about stage 2?
– The varied terrain, everything from mature pine and spruce
forest to denser areas. The terrain will also be more physically
challenging than many people might expect, says Matti.
What type of orienteering will competitors face?
– Varied and intense orienteering, where you will need to shift
focus between reading the bigger features in more open areas
and looking closer to your line in the denser areas.
What has been the most difficult aspect of course setting?
– Generally, the shortest, easiest courses, and junior courses,
have provided the biggest challenge due to the limited paths
and other handrails available.
What technical aspects should orienteers focus on in particular?
– Most importantly, you have to know where you are when you
go into the denser areas – as well as having control over your
compass and direction.
Why shouldn’t you miss this stage?
– The variety you’ll experience in terms of both the terrain and
the orienteering.
STAGE 1
LONG DISTANCE
STAGE 2
MIDDLE DISTANCE
Generally, the area can be summed up as a patchwork of
different terrain types. It is characterised by two large
marshes, as well as two large, relatively detailed hills,
30–50 m high. From the top, competitors have wide
views over the countryside near Vättern.
The area is otherwise moderately hilly. There are some smaller,
sharp and detailed hills with crags, boulders and knolls, with flatter
and vaguer areas between them. The vegetation varies between
runnable open areas of mature trees and denser areas comprising
younger trees and felling. Underfoot there are varying amounts of
bilberries, heather and bracken.
Stage 1 – Long distance
The longest courses, including elite courses, and the shortest junior
courses will start to the south.
The latter will follow paths and rides round a very steep hill area
on the southern part of the map. The map is mostly open forest,
though in places there are old felled areas with a lot of leafy green
vegetation.
The longer courses will head out to the east for some challenging
route choice legs. Here, competitors can look forward to some
areas of lovely open forest, some denser forest will smaller, detailed
hilltops. A large marsh in the middle of the area will be circumnavigated
by longer courses. The main challenges here are the huge
variation in runnability, owing to vegetation. Visibility varies from
over 100 m to just a few metres. This means there will be a definite
art to both attacking the controls and choosing routes.
The final part of the longest courses uses the steep hill that the
junior courses go round. A tough and worthy finish.
The classes that start to the north, i.e. the medium length
courses, some junior courses, courses for older competitors and
recreational (Motion) courses, will start up on a large hill with pleasant
hillsides. The longer of these courses will then pass through
some of the same terrain as the longer courses starting to the
south. Competitors will encounter both runnable and dense forest,
where the vegetation and detailed contour features will challenge
navigational skills.
The final part of all courses starting from the north will be in
flatter and vaguer terrain, with denser vegetation crossed by some
larger forest roads as you head towards the finish.
Watch our interview with the course setters for
stages 1 and 2 at Odensjö on our Youtube channel
For this stage we’ll have different start areas, which
means that competitors who started at the south end of
the map for stage 1 will start to the north, and vice versa.
Stage 2 – middle distance
Courses starting to the north will have a climb of 30-40 m straight
after the start, up onto an open and detailed hilltop.
Here, the forest mostly comprises mature pine and spruce.
In some places the ground is covered by bilberries, heather and
bracken, making it tougher.
The longest courses will then cross a flatter and denser area with
more limited runnability. You’ll have to maintain your speed while
taking a good bearing before coming up into an area of terrain
with varied visibility, requiring careful orienteering.
At around the halfway point, all courses will cross a vague hillside
where both runnability and visibility are limited. You’ll need
to pay attention to the orienteering to avoid mistakes.
The shorter junior courses will mostly use a separate area which
is flat and vague, but has a number of large tracks and roads.
All courses will finish by passing through the same area as the
shorter junior courses, i.e. a flatter and vaguer area with denser
vegetation. The area is crossed by some larger forest roads before
you come into the fields where the Odensjö arena and finish line
await. Variety and changes in terrain types can also be expected
for runners starting to the south. Flatter, more detailed areas are
mixed with steeper hillsides where you have to take care with your
orienteering. Competitors will cross some denser areas of young
trees, requiring careful use of the compass. High bilberries and
heather mean you’ll get your heart rate up even in flatter terrain.
Many of the classes will pass through a runnable, detailed area
where you’ll really need to watch your speed to make sure you
orienteer correctly.
All courses will finish by going across a detailed hilltop, where
you’ll have to keep orienteering accurately after the 35–50m climb.
To finish, all courses go along a path and out into the field at
Odensjö for the last control.
To sum up, competitors on both
stage 1 and stage 2 will experience
a lot of variety, both in terms
of terrain, experience and
orienteering challenge.
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» Arena TENHULT
ORIENTEERING STAGE 3 MIDDLE DISTANCE
Thursday 24th July 2025
För framtidens medarbetare
STAGE 3
MIDDLE DISTANCE
Hos oss växer du
Våra medarbetare är nyckeln
till att vi kan bygga framtidens
Sverige.
Tillsammans skapar vi smarta och
innovativa lösningar som våra
kunder behöver.
The terrain on this stage is the southern end of a large
hill, which runs from the south to the north and has steep
slopes. Runnability in this area is relatively good and
the varied terrain includes everything an orienteer could
conceivably encounter.
As you know, we are in Småland. Given the commercial forestry
we have here, the terrain includes both felled areas and denser,
young trees.
The area also has a large path network, which competitors on
every course will encounter.
The white areas are often open, mature forest. You can run
quickly here, but remember to pay attention to your orienteering!
The terrain is moderate to steep and competitors will encounter
crags and detailed hilltops.
The longest courses on this middle distance will start by climbing
the hill with slope orienteering, while others will have a gentler start.
When runners approach the finish there will be great views, with
Vättern visible on the horizon.
» Interview with course setter MAGNUS SVENSSON
What’s unique about stage 3?
– The magical Småland forest, says Magnus.
What type of orienteering will competitors face?
– The orienteering here is full of variety, with some very fast
forest but it’s also very hilly.
What has been the most difficult aspect of course setting?
– The hardest thing about this area is that there are so many
paths, so making good courses takes some extra thought.
What technical aspects should orienteers focus on in
particular?
– Adapting your speed to the orienteering – traffic lighting.
Why shouldn’t you miss this stage?
– You’ll experience the wonderful, varied terrain and a run-in
where if you look up, you’ll see Vättern on the horizon, finishes
Magnus.
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» Arena MÅNSARP
ORIENTEERING STAGE 4 LONG DISTANCE
Friday 25th July 2025
ORIENTEERING STAGE 5 LONG DISTANCE
Saturday 26th July 2025
Detaljfattig högplatå
med omväxlande
tallskog och gles
granskog
STAGE 4
LONG DISTANCE
STAGE 5
LONG DISTANCE
The longer courses start in a runnable, open and fairly
hilly area, before heading down to some more varied
and tougher coniferous and mixed forest in the south.
Competitors’ skills will be tested, and route choice
decisions and the ability to adapt your speed will prove
decisive for your result. On this stage you’ll experience
all phases of commercial forestry. Runnability varies
between quick grasses underfoot, heather and high
bilberries to new and older thinning and felled areas. The
contours vary from being very detailed to vaguer.
Stage 4 – long distance
On the way up to the arena, longer courses use an undulating
area of low hills, with fast running over grassy undergrowth and
relatively vague coniferous forest. Good bearings and distance
judgement are important for success in this area. The shorter, more
technical courses also use mainly this area. In the northern part
just before the arena, there are more paths, which wind round
many small hills through open coniferous forest. This will be used
by courses for younger juniors. Lastly, we can guarantee some
wonderful nature for anyone who finds the time to take in the
atmosphere of this beautiful forest south of Månsarp.
The final stage of O-Ringen 2025 will take place in
varied and beautiful terrain to the west and north
of the arena at Månsarp.
Stage 5 – long distance
The longest courses will encounter an area of spruce with a lot of
intricate contour detail to the north. Courses will also pass Taberg
(343 m above sea level), which rises steeply and suddenly from the
land around it. Taberg is a nature reserve where forestry work is
limited. The hill will offer a challenge for elite competitors, with
both tricky vegetation and steep ground.
Later on in the courses, the terrain shifts character and competitors
will visit a vaguer plateau with a variety of pines and sparse
spruce forest. The marshes and hilltops here almost feel like being
in Norrland.
Competitors on shorter competition classes and on short classes
use a completely different area, which has at least as much detail
as the terrain for longer courses. Here, steep hillsides and varying
runnability create some good route choice challenges.
Junior courses and the final part of other courses will make use
of the rolling pine forest near the finish. In places it is very runnable,
with lots of paths. It’s tempting to up the pace here but you have
to remember to pay attention, as closer to the arena visibility is more
limited and there are some tricky legs right up until the end.
From the map it might look like most of the terrain is fast. While
that is true some of the time, it’s not
always the case. Bilberries reduce
speed in the pine forest
and runnability is varied
in the areas of detailed
spruce.
In summary, this
stage offers a combination
of more difficult
orienteering and faster
sections. There are
many opportunities to
enjoy the nature, if you
have the time!
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BAGHEERA SPRINT RELAY
Sunday 20th July 2025
tack för i år
o-ringen!
Scania Oskarshamn var stolta sponsorer och medverkare till O-Ringen
i Oskarshamn under vecka 30. Här träffade vi många glada deltagare
och vi har passat på att inspirera om Scania och Oskarshamn
tillsammans med vårt starka näringsliv.
O-Ringen är över för i år men vi på Scania fortsätter vår resa framåt
mot en hållbar framtid. Vi är målmedvetna och innovativa med en stark
laganda. Med oss på resan behöver vi fler talanger där vi tillammans
kan forma framtiden. Vill du vara med om göra skillnad?
Välkommen att bli en del av vårt team och vår vision.
Registration
opens
1 st May 2025
Bagheera Relay
As usual, the Bagheera Relay will kickstart O-Ringen
week. The relay will take place in the residential area of
Österängen, around 1 km south-east of O-Ringen City
at Elmia. The prize giving will take place alongside the
opening ceremony, which is on the stage at O-Ringen
Square after the relay.
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
Välkommen till Kalmar läns
största privata arbetsgivare.
Läs mer på scaniaoskarshamn.se
New for this year, registration for the Bagheera Relay will open on
1st May 2025 and the first entry deadline is on 22nd June. Up until
then the entry fee is SEK 440 per team and after that there is an additional
late entry fee of 30 %. This is to make it easier for clubs to
know how many teams they can enter after the first entry deadline
for O-Ringen has passed.
Terrain description:
Terrain type: Residential area comprising various shapes and
layouts of housing, smaller buildings, walkways, lawns, hedges and
playground areas. A stream in a steep-sided valley cuts through the
competition area.
Hills: Quite flat to moderately hilly in the housing area, some steep
slopes down to the stream.
Runnability: Very good in the housing area, some slow vegetation
in the valley. Roads will be open to traffic. Running surfaces will be
around 50 % tarmac and 50 % grass.
Österängen Ravine – a good place to spectate.
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ELITE TOUR STAGE 3 HUSQVARNASPRINTEN
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Will be held
in central
Jönköping
STAGE 3
HUSQVARNASPRINTEN
As is traditional, on the activity day of O-Ringen week,
some of the world’s top orienteers will take to the streets
and squares of the city centre. It’s time for stage 3
of the Elite Tour – the Elite Sprint. The competition will
be held in central Jönköping, around 4 kilometres’ walk
or cycle from Elmia. You can also take a local bus from
Elmia into the city centre.
For spectators, this will be a memorable experience where you’ll
be able to follow as competitors choose their routes right in front
of you – and why not also take the chance to experience what the
city has to offer? Perhaps a visit to Jönköping County Museum, a
tasty ice cream in the sun or a bit of shopping along the pleasant
streets...
Terrain description
Terrain type: Both older and newer residential areas, as well as
shops/restaurants and municipal buildings. Several courtyards areas.
Hills: The whole competition area is quite flat.
Runnability: Very good across the competition area. Surfaces are
mostly tarmac and other hard paving, with some smaller areas of
grass. Some (limited) car and bus traffic.
» Facts ELITE TOUR
• Monday 21st July Stage 1 – Long distance, Arena Odensjö
• Tuesday 22nd July Stage 2 – Middle distance, Arena Odensjö
• Wednesday 23rd July Stage 3
– Husqvarnasprinten, Arena Jönköping
• Friday 25th July Stage 4 – Long distance, Arena Månsarp
• Saturday 26th July Stage 5 – Long distance, Arena Månsarp
The Elite Tour next summer will be a great challenge for competitors
and fun to follow for spectators. A strong field of 80 men and 80 women
will start.
PRIZE MONEY 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
The Elite Tour also features classes DH20E and DH18E,
with 120 competitors in each of these classes.
Photo: Peter Holgersson
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YOUTH COUNCIL
On behalf of SOFT, we have now started up
a youth council, to give young orienteers
more chances to share their ideas with the
orienteering world. In our first meeting
we got help from Youth2030, giving us a
great start and pointing us further in the
right direction. We have since had another
meeting, where we discussed how we want
the council to look and how to progress
from here. Now we need your help with
spreading the word abut our new youth
council! Can you see yourself as part of the
council, or know someone who wants to join
us and shape the future? Then get in touch
by emailing ung@orientering.se You’re
also welcome to get in touch
with suggestions for changes
you want to see in Swedish
orienteering, or any new ideas
you would like to become reality.
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Arvid Nord knows how to tackle
the demanding Jönköping terrain
Last Autumn, the Swedish
orienteering team held their inaugural
training camp just outside Jönköping.
The reason – here you’ll find varied
and tough terrain that challenges
orienteers both physically and
technically. In other words, the
perfect setting for both training and
competition at the highest level. You’ll
find map extracts with route choices
from this training in this article.
One person who really knows this terrain
well, and who knows the local elite runners,
is Arvid Nord, who grew up in SOL
Tranås. Since 2014 he has been part of IKHP
Huskvarna’s elite group.
Arvid doesn’t only have a good insight
into the terrain around Jönköping from
his and his club’s efforts. He also joined the
Swedish team’s autumn camp and measured
up the international runners by joining their
open training sessions. Next year he’ll be
playing host to elite competitors from all
over the world, when he’ll be responsible for
elite competitors at O-Ringen.
Arvid is also one of the people you’ll be
able to watch on O-Ringen’s Youtube channel
over the autumn/winter, as he has been
test-running and commenting on legs from
next year’s O-Ringen terrain. So it was an
easy choice when
we needed someone with local knowledge
who could speak about the terrain,
techniques and route choices awaiting
competitors at O-Ringen Jönköping 2025.
What can competitors expect from
Jönköping?
– The terrain for next year’s O-Ringen is
both a real challenge, whilst also being
beautiful and full of variety. Different areas
of forest can vary a lot from each other,
which means that each stage will have its
own character, replies Arvid. He continues
passionately:
– The forests around Jönköping have a
magical feeling and it’s easy to see why they
were the inspiration for John Bauer’s famous
artworks.
Watch films from the Jönköping forests and various O-Ringen stages on O-Ringen’s official Youtube channe.
Photo/video: Anders Blomqvist.
So what is typical Jönköping terrain?
– The word that best describes the terrain
round Jönköping is variety, answers Arvid
straight away. This variety covers everything
from how steep and runnable the forest
is, to how intricate the contour detail is.
Larger, more distinct and more detailed hills
are interspersed with flatter, vaguer areas
between them. The forests are dominated
by mature conifers, with good visibility and
bilberries underfoot, however in places runnability
is limited by felled areas and denser,
young trees, which also create a challenge
by reducing visibility. To succeed here, you
need a really good all-round orienteering
technique, adds Arvid.
Route choices where it’s
important not to get stuck
Even the map samples, pictures and films
that organisers have shown from the terrain
illustrate varied terrain and orienteering. This
forest really lends itself to route choice legs.
What should competitors bear in mind
when planning routes in this terrain?
– My advice is really to think through each
route choice carefully, to avoid the slowest
parts of the terrain with slower forest and
steep hills. Going straight is always an option,
but you can often look further from the
red line and find feasible route choices that
allow faster running and easier orienteering,
explains Arvid.
– I’d also remind you that each individual
route choice leg is one part of a race and a
whole week of competition. Sometimes it’s
no bad thing to invest in a tactical route
choice that saves some energy and plays it
safe. It’s much harder to maintain a good
orienteering technique when you’re tired,”
he adds.
Demanding hillsides and dense forest
As well as route choices, one orienteering
challenge is the detailed hillsides that feature
is several stages. Another factor affecting
orienteering technique is the physically
challenging terrain that many competitors
will encounter.
– On this type of leg, you’ll need to read
the map carefully and keep track of how
Västansjö
high you are on the hillside. The slopes are
often high and steep, which makes it easy
to lose where you are on the hillside. It’s
also easy to make parallel errors with all the
details, says Arvid in assessment.
Are there any other orienteering challenges?
– Another thing that makes the orienteering
more difficult is the areas of denser forest on
some stages. Here, you really need to take
careful bearings and know where you are
when you enter the denser areas, as both
runnability and visibility are limited here.
Very different to Oskarshamn
Many of us O-Ringen participants have the
Småland coast and Oskarshamn fresh in
their memory. Maybe some people think it
will be more of the same, with Småland two
years in a row.
Is that really true?
– The big difference is that the 2025 competitions
will be held on inland terrain,
which means you won’t find any of the small
hills and “bushier” vegetation competitors
encountered in those final three stages
round Oskarshamn. The terrain is more like
the stages held near Målilla, though a little
less rocky. In Jönköping there will also be
open, runnable pine forest, unlike this year,
explains Arvid.
What training should you be doing to be
on top form for O-Ringen 2025?
– First and foremost, it’s good to have
trained a lot in the forest and on hilly
terrain. The forests round Jönköping are
physically tough, with many hills and some
undergrowth, mainly bilberries. To run
quickly, you’ll need to be able to push hard
and fight the whole way, replies Arvid.
– I would also recommend practising to
change your speed and adapt your orienteering
technique. Rough orienteering at
higher speeds, with a focus on your general
direction and the bigger contour features, is
alternated with finer orienteering in areas
with more intricate detail and lower visibility.
It’s about making sure you have a lot
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of tools in your toolbox, as well as knowing
how and when to use them.
Youtube films show
how the terrain looks
To really show us what the terrain is like,
Arvid Nord, along with Tova Olsson, has
been running some example legs from the
terrain used in each of our five stages.
– As well as showing what the forest is
like, we also share some tips on what we
think is the best way to tackle the challenges
you’ll face on each stage, says Arvid.
The films will be released regularly on
O-Ringen’s Youtube channel, and you’ll be
able to see shorter clips via our social media.
Among others, four films will be released
featuring example legs from the terrain –
recommended for anyone who wants to
arrive well prepared next year.
What was it like to record the films?
– To begin with, standing in front of the
camera and talking took some getting used
to, but it felt more natural once we had been
filming a while. It was fun and it made for
good variety to play the role of “presenter”
and follow Tova in some of the films, while
in others I got to be the “expert” and give the
viewers tips and advice, says Arvid.
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Start to control 1:
I’d focus on a careful direction when leaving
the start, and look up. I’d try to keep right of
the re-entrants, knolls and crags just to the
left of the line. I’d try to cross the spur near
the hilltop, where the knoll and open area
are. Then you just have to be very careful
with your direction, as visibility is poorer on
the slope. Look out for the large re-entrant
and the crag on the curve, where the hillside
plateaus. On this leg, it’s good to take
some extra climb to ensure a safe approach
to the control. Routes approaching the
control from the right have a more difficult
approach.
Control 1-2, red route:
Head down into the re-entrant and follow
the crag down to the track. Once there,
look up and aim to the right of the craggy
spur. I’d run on my compass until I hit the
Finally, what would you say is the
number one reason to register for
O-Ringen Jönköping 2025?
– As well as the varied and challenging
terrain, I’m convinced that all the extra
details around the event will work smoothly.
Jönköping is a really lovely destination
and the central location of O-Ringen City,
and the good services, will add another
dimension. Imagine being able to conclude a
successful day in the forest with a dip in our
beautiful Vättern, finishes Arvid.
Målen
ABOUT ARVID NORD
Age: 27
Club: IKHP Huskvarna
First club: SOL Tranås
Role during O-Ringen 2025:
Elite Tour organiser
Arvid’s analysis of the Swedish team’s training in Jönköping
path climbing up the back of the big hill.
Then I’d run on the path until I reach the
two smaller hills and their crags. Passing
these gives you a good way into the
control.
Control 1-2, blue route:
A careful exit direction down into the
re-entrant, where I’d pass the open hill
with crags on either side. After crossing
the track, I’d read the detail on the long,
narrow hill and look up to try to see the gap
between the two tops on the highest hill.
I’d go through the gap and the re-entrant
is straight down the hillside. If it’s executed
well this route choice shouldn’t take longer,
but the orienteering is more difficult.
hem
llen
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Control 5-6, red route:
This is a tricky leg, where you have to
take care not to get stuck in denser
areas or crags. I’d start by going round
the green area by looking for the big,
marshy re-entrant. Then I’d climb the
steep hill, on a careful bearing to make
sure I ran the shortest way possible,
aiming for the small open hill near the
red line. After passing the small hill,
I’d continue along the path until I see
the crag on the right and the knoll
to the left. I’d take a careful bearing
when leaving the path, to be sure
of where I am and to run as short a
distance as possible in the green. I’d
want to approach the control on the
crag by following the hill round to it,
so I’d curve slightly to the left through
the marsh with denser vegetation and
the area with smaller crags and hills.
Before approaching the control I’d
check carefully where I’m entering the
green area and use my compass to
ensure a direct route in.
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Control 10-11, blue route:
For this option, I’d start by climbing up
and passing the small craggy edge to the
north of the control. After running above
the larger outcrop, I’d keep running in that
direction towards the control. On the way
down the hill I’d run through the large
re-entrant between the small spurs, finishing
with a crag to the right and a big
open ridge to the left. For the final part of
the leg I’d take a careful bearing and stay
high to take the control. This route has
more climbing than the red option but
you can attack the control from above.
Control 10-11, red route:
On this option you stay lower on the
hillside and use it as a handrail on the
way into the control. I’d be careful with
my exit direction and go through the
craggy re-entrant. Once down the first
slope, I’d follow the ride between the
craggy edge and the long hill. For the
rest of the leg I’d follow my compass carefully,
and the shape of the hill. I’d also
use the spur to the left and the denser
marsh to the right as handrails.
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TRAILO
Trail-O
Mon 21/7 Tue 22/7 Wed 23/7 Thurs 24/7 Fri 25/7 Sat 26/7
Arena
IKHP-stugan
Stage 1
Long
Arena
Vaktholmen
Stage 2
Long
O-Ringen Jönköping 2025 will have five days of Trail-O.
These will be fun competitions for both beginners and
experienced competitors and one of the main aims is
to showcase the huge variety of terrain round Jönköping
and Huskvarna.
There will be a total of three arenas (of which, two are well-equipped
indoor arenas) close to O-Ringen Ciy and with good parking
facilities. The IKHP clubhouse and Bondberget arenas are closest,
at around 5–6 km away, whereas Vaktholmen is around 30 km
from O-Ringen City. The suggested transport method to each
arena is with competitors’ own vehicles – it is possible to cycle to
stages 1, 4 and 5 but there are some very steep hills on the routes.
Activity day
Come and try
Trail-O
Arena
Vaktholmen
Stage 3
Long
Arena
Bondberget
Stage 4
Long
Come and try
Trail-O at the IKHP
clubhouse on the
activity day
Arena
Bondberget
Stage 5
Long
All stages will use new maps specially made for Trail-O,
based on laser data and older maps. The terrain is very varied
in character, starting with land grazed by cattle. Then there’s
open, stony and detailed pine forest, and finally magical John
Bauer spruce forest, with some areas of mixed forest and hillsides
of majestic oak trees. The course setters have found several
interesting areas, where competitors encounter enjoyable and fair
orienteering. The focus is on being able to interpret the terrain and
map, and then to use the right orienteering technique to solve each
problem.
There will be a Come and Try Trail-O event on the activity day,
where you’ll have the chance to test courses from Trail-O Stage 1.
Photo: Hugo Lillieström.
Terrain description
Stage 1 – Arena IKHP Clubhouse
People meet to take part in many
sports at IKHP’s clubhouse,
perched on an outcrop just
north of Huskvarna. This
nature reserve has plenty
of paths for cyclists and
walkers. Visibility is good,
as the area is grazed by
cattle for much of the
year. Competitors will
encounter mostly mixed
forest, with a lot of deciduous
trees. There are also many juniper
bushes in the terrain. The contours
vary from sharp, rocky edges to gentler slopes.
Stages 2 & 3 – Arena Vaktholmen
We head into upland Småländ and
Vaktholmen, a cluster of farms
on the edge of a fantastic
orienteering area. In this
area, the forest is carefully
managed and visibility is
good. The forest is almost
dominated by pines, with
some deciduous trees
and spruce on sandy and
stony soil. The contours are
intricate to very intricate,
and the many large boulders
will add to the challenge.
Stage 4 – Arena Bondberget
In the old grazing meadows on Bondberget’s northern slopes,
human history has left a clear mark on nature. You can still make
out the old ditches, field terraces and the
odd pollarded tree. Visibility is now
very good, partly because the
area is grazed by cattle for
much of the year but above
all because the trees are
mainly majestic oaks. The
contour shapes are very
vague and there is plenty
of lower, bushier vegetation
in the form of hazel
and other deciduous trees.
Stage 5 – Arena Bondberget
On top of Bondberget you’ll find
Öxnegården exercise track,
which is in use all year
round. The terrain here
varies in many ways,
making for challenging
orienteering. Perhaps the
most noticeable feature
is the classic magical John
Bauer spruce forest on
hard, moss-covered ground.
The spruce areas alternate with
mixed forest, with both older
pine trees and younger deciduous
trees. The area is quite steep, a mix of vague areas and very detailed
areas with boulders and crags.
Activity day (23rd July)
Come and Try Trail-O will be available, using the same arena as
Stage 1 (IKHP clubhouse) and the same courses.
Travel to each stage
• Stage 1: Own vehicles for all competitors – possible to cycle but
there is a very steep hill. Around 6 km from O-Ringen City.
Parking 0–150 m from the arena.
• Stages 2 and 3: Own vehicles for all competitors. Around 29 km
from O-Ringen City. Parking 50–150 m from the arena.
• Stages 4 and 5: Own vehicles competitors – possible to cycle
but there is a very steep hill. Around 5 km from O-Ringen City.
Parking 100–150 m from the arena.
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MTBO
There will generally be a lot of variety between the MTBO areas. From areas with
somewhat fewer roads and paths to existing MTB arenas where the trails snake
around each other. The size of the hills will also vary, so make sure to look carefully
before deciding on a route.
MTBO
Mon 21/7 Tue 22/7 Wed 23/7 Thurs 24/7 Fri 25/7 Sat 26/7
Arena
Odensjö
Stage 1
Middle
Arena
IKHP-stugan
Stage 2
Sprint
Activity Day
Come and
Try MTBO
Arena
Hallbystugan
Stage 3
Middle
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 4
Middle
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 5
Long
Photo: Johfors Productions AB.
Stage 1
In the terrain round Odensjö and Barnarp,
using the same arena as the Foot-O, the first
MTBO stage will be a middle distance. The
E4 motorway divides the area – and two
contrasting terrain types. The eastern side is
very steep, with a dense path network and
some urban areas. In contrast, the western
side is less steep and is an old outdoor
recreation area. The combination of both
these sides really lends itself to an intense
middle distance, testing both physical and
technical skills.
Stage 3
For this middle distance we’re moving to
the other side of the city, to the clubhouse of
another well-known club, namely IF Hallby
SOK. This is a perfect place for outdoor
activities all year round, with many trails
for skiing, running and cycling. Over recent
years many new MTB tracks have been built
in the arena, and the week after this stage is
held, the European Youth MTB Championships
will be held here. To start their race,
competitors will ride through flat pine forest.
The second half, however, will be steep,
with ski tracks many MTB trails.
Stage 5
The final stage will feature and exciting
chasing start and the only long distance race
of the week. It will use the same arena as
the previous stage but different competition
terrain that’s more suitable for long distance.
Competitors will face route choice challenges
in a relatively flat area.
Come and Try
MTBO on the
Activity Day
Stage 2
In the area outside the IKHP clubhouse,
MTBO competitors will be treated to the
best views of O-Ringen week. Many sporting
events have been held at this arena, most
recently the European Youth MTB Championships
in 2024. There are many paths of
every technical level and there may well be
some tough climbs. For this forest sprint
you’ll have to keep a cool head all the way
round – this will be something special!
Stage 4
Some way to the south of O-Ringen City,
at the Månsarp arena, our fourth stage will
take place in the form of a long middle
distance. Competitors will encounter a mix
of outdoor recreation areas, riding trails and
roads. Tempo changes will be a key theme
with such varied surfaces, with everything
from quick roads to sandy paths.
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Para-I – Here to Stay
2024 was the second year where the Para-I class, the
class for people with intellectual disabilities, was offered
at O-Ringen. At its debut last year, seven competitors took
part in all five stages or tried a stage start. This year, 16
people participated – just over double the numbers.
Competitors travelled from as fasr as Luleå in the north and Karlskrona
in the south, and we also had three Norwegian competitors.
One of them, Simen Økern Hågård from Konnerud IL, ran well all
week and took home the victory ahead of Henrik Berglund, OK
Storsjön and Jakob Brundin, IFK Mora. The best female competitor
was Eva Dahlberg, OK Storsjön, in fourth place, ahead of Silje
Strand from Lierbygda O-Lag.
The Para-I class uses the Inskolning (“Induction”) course, which
means competitors have feedback from the happy and sad faces
alongside the paths. They can even take an assistant for more
reassurance if they would like to. Some do and others don’t. The
map is simplified by removing details such as form lines, knolls
and, on Stage 2, boulders! (see map extract)
Map extract original
Map extract Para-I
There was a Para-I meeting place at each arena. From left, Tina Eveborn (local
O-Ringen volunteer), Eva Dahlberg and Henrik Berglund from OK Storsjön, and
sitting down, Viggo Nordberg from Trosabygdens OK
There are also fewer graphics and design elements on the map, to
minimise the amount of distracting detail. After successfully completing
their course, competitors could come to the Para-I tent to
collect their prize and have fika, which was much appreciated.
We hope that even more people will take the chance to get more
of their family and clubmates out into the forest at O-Ringen
Jönköping 2025. The Para-I class is here to stay!
More Para-I
If you would like to try Para-I, you don’t
have to wait until next summer. There
will be a Para-I class at Dala-Dubbeln
in Falun on 19th-20th October and at
Lången & Korten in Karlstad on 2nd-3rd
November, the organisers are offering
an open Para class for all disabilities.
Silje Strand from Lierbygda O-Lag shows her map to Lone Brochman from NOF
(Norwegian Orienteering Federation), who works with Parasports and was at
O-Ringen on a research visit.
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From “average Joes” to
O-Ringen competitors in four years
The Agerhall family from Jönköpings OK. From left dad Jonas, mum Anna, Tage and Majken.
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What would it be like if a “completely average family” with their suburban
house, Volvo and dog, living in an average size city in Sweden, suddenly started
orienteering together? That’s a question the Agerhall family from Jönköping can
answer. Until a few years ago they were blissfully unaware of what assembly
areas, SI cards, description holders, call-up times or orienteering were. But this
is now part of everyday life for them, and after next summer they will be able to
call themselves both O-Ringen competitors and organisers.
The Agerhall family – mum Anna, dad
Jonas and kids Tage (14) and Majken
(11), live in Taberg, just outside
Jönköping. Here, they seem to live a completely
conventional Swedish life, with work,
studies and day-to-day logistics to manage.
For the Agerhalls, leisure time has always
been filled by lots of different sports – such
as running, skiing, golf and football. When
Majken wanted to try out orienteering it was
nothing unusual. What they didn’t bargain
for was that the whole family would get
involved in training and competing.
–Some of my friends and I had heard
about orienteering training at school. We
tried it and I was hooked, says Majken, who
has now orienteered for four years. It didn’t
take long before big brother Tage, who also
had positive memories from school orienteering
as well as friends in the orienteering
club, was joining in.
Once both children were being ferried
about to orienteering training, it made sense
for the parents to give it a go too, and it was
only a year before the whole family could
call themselves orienteers and members of
Jönköpings OK, where they already knew
quite a few other members.
What tips do you have for anyone who
would like to try orienteering?
–You can try it out first to see if you think it’s
fun. If you enjoy it, you can go to a competition,
says Majken.
– There are often Hittaut courses and similar
things nearby to try, or you can go to a
training session with a local club. If you’re at
school, orienteering there is a good first step
It was like being
in a wonderful
bubble all week
Anna Agerhall on the family’s first O-Ringen week.
(like it was for me), even if it’s not exactly
like proper orienteering, adds Tage.
– Check if there’s a club nearby with training
you can join, or a beginners’ course. Be
brave and give it a go! You’re never too old
to orienteer and it’s a sport that makes you
feel good, both physically and mentally, says
mum Anna.
– Our club was great at making things easy
for beginners. We could borrow SI cards and
compasses, and get help with getting started.
Check with your local club, they’re always
happy to welcome newbies into the orienteering
family, suggests dad Jonas.
What’s the best thing about orienteering?
– The social side! Not just with your
clubmates but also people from other clubs
who are actually your competition, say the
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whole family together, before adding to their
answers. Everyone who’s been orienteering
can confirm that the adrenaline kick you get
when you find a control is priceless. As is the
feeling when you finish; whether it’s gone
well or badly, it’s just so much fun you want
to do it all again. You learn something new
every time.
–Another thing, I never used to dare to
run in the forest alone, even though I like
running, but orienteering has helped me
take that step. I’m really happy about that,
says Anna.
What has been the most difficult
thing about starting orienteering?
– Learning “orienteering language” – there
are so many new words that everyone who’s
been orienteering for years just knows.
For example, Jonas thought TC (“assembly
area”) meant torrklosett (“earth closet”) at
his first race.
And then there’s all the unwritten rules.
The family’s advice is to dare to ask, and
learn from others in the club. When competing,
the trick is to dare to stop and read
the map.
Is there anything about orienteering
that you’ve found surprising?
– That it’s so sociable even though it’s an
individual sport. Both within our club and
the sport more generally, you can really feel
the camaraderie. It’s a very inclusive environment
and you feel very welcome from
the start. It’s also great to have such a range
of ages!
– It’s also great to be able to start a new sport
as an adult, where you can both compete
and improve at the sport. Orienteering feels
unique in the way it’s both a mental and
physical challenge, add Anna and Jonas.
O-Ringen – a new chapter for the family
Things have progressed quickly since
Majken dragged the Agerhall family into
orienteering. The whole family now call
themselves orienteers and have been to
several competitions in southern Sverige.
Majken and Tage are good at both training
and competing, mum Anna is involved as
a junior coach in Jönköpings OK and dad
Jonas has for the first time experienced the
feeling of completing a race without any
real mistakes. So when the question came
of whether they wanted to join some of the
family’s best friends for the world’s biggest
orienteering adventure – O-Ringen – it
wasn’t difficult for them to say yes.
What do you do if you’ve
never been to O-Ringen before?
– We don’t have a campervan or caravan but
our friends who have a house on the east
coast asked if we wanted to join them and
stay there – and that was that. Then there
were a lot of questions for us... Will we get
stuck in traffic? How long will it take to get
from the parking to the arena? How does
everything work at such a big competition?
How do you work out the logistics of everyone’s
start time and distance to the start?
There were also two families and two dogs to
think about now, too. Even though we didn’t
know what to expect it all worked out fine
and O-Ringen Smålandskusten was a wonderfully
positive experience for everyone.
What’s the best thing about O-Ringen?
– Staying with your friends and having a
few days of orienteering in a row. If you ran
a bad leg, you could make up for it the day
after – you got another chance, they sum up
together.
– It was good fun and interesting to see how
Agerhall family in the arena at O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024.
everything works at such a big competition.
It was quite different to the events we’ve
been to before. Even if we hadn’t been to
such a big competition before, everything
felt natural and not at all difficult, explains
Majken.
What was your experience of
O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024?
– Well organised, crowded and huge but
still somehow familiar. You can also feel
the tension on this kind of multi-day event.
Every day when you jogged to the start it felt
important, says Jonas.
– It was like being in a wonderful bubble
all week. Even though it was so big, with so
many people, you feel just as at home as at a
normal local race, adds Anna.
What’s your top advice
for first timers at O-Ringen?
– Just because it’s a big race it doesn’t mean
Caption: Majken on the way into the finish. Photo: Sofia Beijer, NOOR studiostudio.
you need to be really good. At an orienteering
event, we’re all equal, no matter what
job we have during the week. Everyone is so
helpful, both volunteers and fellow competitors.
Just go and try it!, say the entire family.
As well as five days of orienteering,
O-Ringen week was a positive overall
experience, with sun, bathing, fishing and
socialising.
Do you have a favourite memory
from the Småland Coast?
– When we met Karolin Ohlsson on the first
day. I’ve seen her on TV and it was cool to
meet her in real life, says a smiling Majken.
Looking forward to Jönköping
Now that O-Ringen is coming to the family’s
hometown of Jönköping, they won’t just
have made their debut as O-Ringen competitors.
Soon they’ll even be able to call
themselves O-Ringen organisers.
What’s your advice to everyone heading to
Jönköping next summer?
– Don’t be afraid of all the charcoal burning
platforms, answer Tage and Jonas in unison.
– Enjoy the nature. The stages will be held
in magical terrain – I think so, anyway. And
don’t forget to explore Jönköping and the
surrounding area, adds Anna.
– Even if one day goes badly, don’t give up.
Everyone has a bad day. It will be fine across
the whole week. Don’t give up! Check your
map and control codes carefully as there are
many controls, a lot of people in the forest
and a lot of elephant tracks, advises Majken.
Finally – what shouldn’t we miss as visitors
to the Jönköping area?
– Tabergstoppen! chorus the family at
once.
– You can play crazy golf, and eat ice
cream and other good food.
– Venture out of the campsite and explore
Agerhall family together with their club- and housemates
the Dahlström-Olsson family.
the city, with its restaurants and nearby
bathing places along Vätterstranden. Get
out into the surrounding countryside, too,
with charming excursions like Äppledalen at
Kaxholmen, Gränna and Visingsö.
Agerhall family
Mum Anna (43), dad Jonas (43),
children Tage (14) and Majken (11).
Club: Jönköpings OK.
Roles during O-Ringen: Anna is in
the marketing team and Jonas will
help build the arenas.
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Experience Jönköping
– the destination for all the family
The official campsite and O-Ringen Square at Elmia, close
to Vättern and the city, will give you great memories of
O-Ringen in Jönköping. Among other things, you’ll have:
• A classic O-Ringen campsite and square close to Vättern
and the city of Jönköping.
• Varied terrain and orienteering in the John Bauer forests.
• The perfect base for excursions, whether you’re looking
for great food, adventure, culture, nature or swimming
and play.
• Jönköping offers magnificent nature, a long, sandy beach
right next to the city, a rich restaurant scene, exciting
outdoor activities, matchstick history and of course, our
geographic origin-protected speciality polkagris rock.
Follow John at Jönköping County Museum
Entering the "Follow John" exhibition is like entering a new world.
Visitors can experience John Bauer’s artistic landscape in a playful
way. The only limit is your own imagination. Children can dress
up as trolls, princesses or princes and you’ll find extracts from
John Bauer’s letters, several original artworks and many drawings.
Welcome to John Bauer’s fairytale world.
Pescadores, Matchstick area
In the Matchstick area you’ll find Jönköping’s only out-and-out fish
and seafood restaurant. Among other thing, the restaurant serves
tapas à la Pescadores, deluxe seafood platters, traditional fish &
chips and many other fish and seafood dishes in pleasant surroundings.
In the shop next to the restaurant you can buy fish, shellfish,
prepared seafood and much more.
Stuk, Jönköping city
Stuk offers an experience where taste, smell, music and touch are
all as important as each other. Here you can enjoy the famous
pizzas, natural wine and proper coffee – or why not try Sweden’s
best cinnamon bun?
Grenna Hotell, Gränna
If you’re looking for an extraordinary food experience, the Grenna
Hotell, with its long history and cosy atmosphere, the only restaurant
in the Gränna area, is named in the White Guide. The hotel is a stone’s
throw from Brahegatan, with its small shops and polkagris bakeries.
Kroatorpet, Huskvarna
Experience Kroatorpet in Huskvarna, with magical views over
Vättern. Here, with the scent of newly baked bread all around,
you’ll find a café, bakery, shop and restaurant, which serves a great
weekend brunch and much more.
Culture
Are you already excited about visiting Jönköping? We’re ready to
entertain all the family. A warm welcome to Jönköping!
Photos on these pages: Destination Jönköping.
Jönköping has a long and exciting history which has left
traces in the form of castle ruins, craftwork and matchsticks,
but of course there is also contemporary culture
and art to discover.
Attractions you won’t want to miss!
Treasure hunt at Visingsö
Historical Visingsö invites kids of all ages on a treasure hunt, all
year round. Search for clues to find the treasure. You can choose
between two circuits, north and south. You’ll pass five stops, where
you get clues to help you open the treasure chest. Treasure hunt
maps are available from Gränna and Visingsö harbour.
Jönköping County Museum
Take the opportunity to get
close to art and cultural history.
At Jönköping County Museum
there’s a wonderful mix of
culture, with everything from
John Bauer’s fairytale artwork to
Småland’s cultural history and
the story of Viktor Rydberg.
Children & young people
Jönköping has plenty of exciting
experiences for children and young people.
Polkagris rock making in Gränna
Visit one of the charming polkagris kitchens in Gränna to see how
the expert bakers transform the warm mixture into tasty polkagris
rock. There are several kitchens to choose from.
Jönköping City Park
Up on a hill with fantastic views over the city sits Jönköping City
Park, which is over 100 years old. Here you’ll find the city’s biggest
playground, several different animals, a unique bird museum, an
open air museum, crazy golf and unspoilt nature.
UppTech
UppTech is Jönköping’s own science centre, a place for learning
through play, connecting physical experiences and sensory learning.
There are creative challenges for all the family, and experiments,
skills and experiences. Test, puzzle and experiment. Challenge your
brain and your body – and have fun at the same time!
Food & drink
Eat well together! Jönköping has a wide range of restaurants,
speciality food shops, cafés and farm shops..
Rudenstams Farms Shop and Café, Äppledalen
Around 5 km outside Huskvarna, Rudenstams farm shop nestles
in among orchards, with fantastic views. The orchards change with
the seasons and here you’ll find apples, pears, plums, cherries,
grapes and strawberries growing, among other things. In the farm
shop, which sells homegrown and locally made produce, there’s a
café selling delicious treats and lunch.
Matchstick Museum
At the family-friendly Matchstick
Museum you can meet
the people and machines that
founded and developed the matchstick industry. There are only
three matchstick museums in the world and one of these is the
Matchstick Museum in central Jönköping, housed in a beautiful
wooden building classed as a ruin from 1848.
Grenna Museum – André expedition and polar centre
At Grenna Museum you can meet Amalia Erikson, the mother of
polkagris rock, and other important figures in Gränna’s history.
The polar centre at Grenna Museum has Sweden’s biggest collection
of polar historical objects, and the jewels in the crown of the
exhibition are objects used in S. A. Andrée’s polar expedition from
the end of the 19th century.
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Visingsborgs slottsruin
You can already see Visingsö’s ruined castle, Visingsborg, from the
ferry as it rises dramatically into view, telling the story of Visingsö’s
golden age in the Brahe era.
Österängens Konsthall
A stone’s throw from Elmia, Österängens Konsthall is a meeting
place for art and people. In a short time, this gallery has established
itself as an experimental and creative scene for Swedish and
international contemporary art.
Rosenlundsbadet, Jönköping
At Rosenlundsbadet, right next to Elmia, you’ll find a range of
indoor pools. There’s an adventure pool, diving platforms from
1-10 m, a 50m pool for swim training, a gym and a relaxation area.
There’s a paddling pool for the smallest swimmers.
Attarpsbadet, Bankeryd
In Bankeryd, west of Jönköping, you’ll find Attarpsbadet’s heated
outdoor pools. The water here is always 27 degrees. There’s everything
from a training pool and diving pool, to lovely green areas
round the pools. In other words, perfect for lying on a blanket and
enjoying the sun.
Nature
Find freedom in the magical Småland landscape. You can
walk or cycle, and can choose between easy cycle routes
or technical MTB trails.
Tegnértornet, Gränna
Have a real adventure, rewarded with a great view. Tegnértornet,
also known as Skogstornet, is 27 metres high and 351 metres above
sea level. In clear weather you can see the four closest Swedish
counties: Småland, Östergötland, Västergötland and Närke.
Hassafallsleden, Jönköping
While walking on Hassafallsleden (the Hassafall trail) you’ll
experience magical nature and beautiful waterfalls. The trail takes
you through leafy greenery, past the enchanting Hassafall falls and
the babbling waters of the Taberg river. There are some steeper
sections but the trail is suitable for most people.
Tabergsgruvan, Taberg
Tabergsgruvan (Taberg mine),
a mass of iron ore created
1,200 million years ago, is
unique. The mine is no longer
active for the extraction of
ore but you can join a unique
and exciting tour around it.
Next to the mine there is a bat
museum.
IKHP MTB trails
Over the years, Huskvarnaberget and the area round the IKHP
clubhouse has hosted Swedish, Nordic and European mountain
bike championships. In August 2024, the European Youth MTB
Championships were held here. The area features tree roots,
flowing tracks, jumps and the odd murderous climb up the slalom
hill.
Dumme Mosse
nature reserve
Dumme Mosse nature reserve
is one of the Jönköping region’s
largest wetlands, with fantastic
animal and plant life. Use the
boardwalk trails to walk on
one of southern Sweden’s last
wildernesses. Some paths are
suitable for wheelchairs and
pushchairs.
Swimming & bathing
Jönköping and the surrounding area has several great
swimming spots for the whole family. Choose between
indoor and outdoor pools, and large and small lakes.
Brunstorpsbadet, Huskvarna
You’ll find Brunstorpsbadet in a beautiful setting on Vättern’s eastern
shore. A heated outdoor pool in Huskvarna with a water slide,
50 metre pool, a training pool and a paddling pool. There is also
plenty of lawn space for games and relaxing, and the possibility of
heading down to Vättern for a dip.
Vätterstranden, Jönköping
Vätterstranden is a bathing location and beach in the middle of
Jönköping, only a stone’s throw from Elmia. Here you can enjoy
fantastic views and a lovely long, sandy beach with a seaside feel.
Next to the beach you’ll find large lawn areas and several volleyball
pitches.
Activities close to Elmia
If you’re staying at the campsite or close
to Elmia, there are many activities nearby.
Vätterstranden
Swim, play volleyball, cycle or buy an ice cream at this kilometre-long
beach.
Rosenlund manor house and rosarium
The house sits in a naturally beautiful and historical setting within
walking distance of Vätterstranden and has 550 different varieties
of rose. There are also exotic trees and beautiful planters of
perennials. If you fancy a fika, visit the summer café in the old
stable building. You can also look round inside and learn about the
house’s history with an audio guide.
RC Sport and RC Bowl
Here you’ll find several racquet sports under the same roof – tennis,
padel, squash and badminton. The complex also includes one
of Sweden’s largest and most modern bowling halls, with twenty
bowling alleys for all kinds of player.
Rosenlunds IP
If you want to play football you can do so at Rosenlunds IP, which
is next to the campsite at Elmia.
Rosenlundsbadet
If you want to swim indoors, Rosenlundsbadet is close to Elmia.
Örserumsbadet, Örserum
Örserumsbadet is on the north part of lake Ören in Örserum, just
outside Gränna. Here you can find a sandy beach, a pier, lawns and
a lake with a sandy lake bed.
There’s an adventure pool, diving platforms from 1-10 m, a 50m
pool for swim training, a gym and a relaxation area.
Olliwood Skatepark
Take your skateboard, BMX or scooter to Olliwood Skatepark, a
brilliant concrete park at KFUM Ungdomens Hus at Rosenlund
with a wallride, quarterpipe, curbs, rails, gaps, steps and bow.
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The terrain for Gothenburg 2026
When it comes to terrain, we’ll be offering a wonderful
mixture of everything Gothenburg is famous for! The week
will begin with two long distance competitions, which
will be held mostly within in the Vättlefjäll nature reserve.
Vättlefjäll is a wilderness area with few paths but many
small lakes, tough marshes, runnable re-entrants and
open hilltops.
Fantastic orienteering terrain where both good orienteering technique
and strong running will be rewarded.
After the activity day, we’ll head to Slottsskogen in central
Gothenburg. Don’t be fooled into thinking this will be a short
middle distance in a park – detailed hilltops and steep hills await
between paths and animal enclosures.
Finally, we’ll head to Hisingen and Svarte Mosse (or Sjumilaskogen
as it’s sometimes known), in terrain that is perhaps less physical
than the beginning of the week. There will be fewer contours
but more technical orienteering, where intricate detail and open
hilltops await between denser vegetation on the slopes and valley
bottoms. A good network of paths and stone walls also covers the
area, with the walls illustrating its history – one of them marked
the old border between Norway and Sweden up until 1658.
Gothenburg – a little big city
After two years in Småland, O-Ringen is heading to
the west coast and to Gothenburg. O-Ringen was last
held here in 2004 and more recently, clubs here have
organised the Junior World Championships and World
Masters, the Swedish Championships, Tiomila and the
Swedish Sprint Championships, and other competitions.
We’ve interviewed Karin Kullman, Project Manager for
O-Ringen Gothenburg 2026.
Gothenburg is a bigger city than other recent O-Ringen
locations – how has it been to plan an O-Ringen City here?
– O-Ringen City will be in Säve, out on Hisingen. It’s surrounded
by countryside, even though it’s only 10 km from Gothenburg
Central Station. The campsite itself will mostly be on Stora Holm
motor risk education site, which means there is plenty of tarmac to
use to enter and exit the site. But anyone who wants to try out the
skidpan will have to wait until O-Ringen has finished…
What do you think about the terrain?
– I think it’s great, with a combination of running strength and
plenty of fun technical challenges on detailed hilltops. It might
also be a good idea to hone your skills for running over tussocky
marshes on the first stages…
What do you think competitors will especially enjoy?
– I think the combination of tranquillity at the campsite and the
bustle of the city for anyone who wants that. And then there’s the
saltwater bathing.
– There will also be accommodation to suit everyone. As well
as the campsite, accommodation will also be available at schools,
orienteering clubhouses, hotels and private holiday lets.
How are things going generally?
– The maps are now being made and we are finalising the course
setting team.
– We’ll mostly be using common land, with many land agreements
to sign, and that’s where we’re working hard at the moment.
In a big city such as Gothenburg things are constantly changing,
and it’s important to know now what’s going to happen in future,
to avoid nasty surprises. The management group are working hard
and both engagement and involvement are growing across the
whole area.
– We’re ready to lay the foundations for 2026!
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Welcome to Gothenburg in summer 2026
Photo: House of Vision/Göteborg & Co.
Photo: Helena Sellgren.
Try world class beers from some
of Gothenburg’s artisan breweries
Have you heard of Stigbergets, Poppels or Dugges? According to
international rankings, some of the world’s best beers just now
come from Gothenburg. Ever since Gothenburg was founded in
1621 there have been breweries here, and during the East India
Company era of the 18th century, beer was exported all over the
world. At the start of the 21st century, a new era began in Gothenburg’s
beer story with the founding of Dugges brewery. Since
then there has been a renaissance for small-scale and local artisan
breweries in Gothenburg. Most of these breweries have their own
taproom, where you can try the beers direct from the tap.
Gothenburg is a fantastic summertime city. There’s
always a lot to do here – especially in the summer. We’ve
picked out a few unmissable highlights that you really
wouldn’t want to miss, for example visiting idyllic islands
on the archipelago, fishing for shellfish, saltwater bathing
and the bustling city life.
Experience Gothenburg’s unique archipelago
The Gothenburg archipelago is a fantastic place that you can
discover time and time again. Stroll along picturesque streets and
gorgeous beaches, in nature reserves and along the lovely promenade
paths. On the islands in the north of the archipelago you’ll
find a wide selection of restaurants, accommodation and activities.
These larger islands have all the services you need, with small
island villages perfect for a cosy weekend away. You can get to the
ten inhabited islands in the north of the Gothenburg archipelago
by car, bus or bike along road 155 towards Hisingen/Öckerö, to
Lilla Varholmen ferry terminal. During some periods you can also
take the Kungsö ferry from Stenpiren to Hönö Klåva. The southern
islands in the archipelago are car free, and have everything from
sleepy villages to completely uninhabited islands. You can access
the islands all year round with Styrsöbolaget ferries, either from
Saltholmens ferry terminal or Stenpiren in the city.
Awaken your inner child at Liseberg
With its many rides and attractions, hundreds of thousands
of flowers, huggable bunnies, food, drink and entertainment,
Liseberg has something for everyone. Make sure you’ve left plenty
of time for this one, because there’s a lot to do. How about Helix,
Scandinavia’s longest and fastest
rollercoaster, or Mechanica,
which spins 360 degrees – 30
metres up in the air? You’ll also
find Europe’s highest freefall
ride, AtmosFear, and Balder,
which was named by experts
as the world’s best wooden
rollercoaster. The Liseberg
bunnies live in Kaninland and
give out hugs to children of
all ages between goes on the
children’s rides, like Flygis,
Cyklonen or the classic teacups.
Photo: House of Vision/Göteborg & Co.
Photo: The Curious Collection/Göteborg & Co.
Photo: Peter Kvarnström/Göteborg & Co
Photo: Peter Kvarnström/Göteborg & Co
Cool down with a lovely dip
Do you prefer sunlit rocks, a family-friendly sandy beach or a
spectacular pool right out in the river? In Gothenburg there’s a
swimming spot for everyone. On Hisingen you can, for example,
cool down at Hamnbadet in Jubileumsparken, near the city. Here
there are three pools where you can swim, bathe, jump and dive
– and great places to hang out and sunbathe. Two of the pools are
filled with saltwater from our saline source in the Göta river and the
third with freshwater, which is filtered naturally. If you would rather
have a proper sea swim, there are many great swimming spots, for
example Smithska Udden, Fiskebäcksbadet or Sillviksbadet.
Wander between cafés and small shops in charming Haga
Haga is one of Gothenburg’s oldest districts and the name come
from the hagar (meadows) that were here in the 17th century.
These days, Haga’s pedestrianised streets and lined with small cafés
and shops, all housed in typical Gothenburg landshövdingehus
buildings. Haga is within easy walking distance of the city centre
but if you travel here by tram you can disembark at either Hagakyrkan
or Järntorget. The main street is called Haga Nygata and
runs from Vasastan at one end to Linné at the other.
Enjoy fresh seafood in iconic Feskekörka
Since 1874, Feskekörka has been a destination for both people
who love fish and seafood and for those who want to experience
one of Gothenburg’s most iconic buildings. This fish market got
its name from its architectural style, with pointed arch windows
and design without partition walls or pillars – simply put, it looks
like a church, or in Gothenburg dialect, kôrka. After some years
of renovation, Feskekörka has finally re-opened. Now you walk
into a market hall full of delicacies from the sea, many different
fish dishes and some new restaurants and bars with both Swedish
and international guest chefs. You’ll also find one of Gothenburg’s
biggest outdoor eating areas, Vallgraven, here.
Discover Gothenburg and its surroundings on two wheels
Gothenburg is a great cycling destination. The forest and terrain
is made for mountain biking and surrounding the city and along
the coast, wonderful country roads stretch out in the beautiful
landscape. At Gothenburg Visitor Centre, which you’ll find at
Kungsportsplatsen 2, you’re welcome to collect a cycling map of
Gothenburg. The map has all the city’s cycle routes and bike pump
stations marked. It also features practical information and suggests
some cycle tours. Gothenburg has several bike hire options.
Experience Gothenburg from above
With its 246 metre height and 74 floors, Karlatornet is the tallest
building and residence in the Nordic region, located in the middle
of the fast-growing neighbourhood of Karlastaden, on Hisingen.
The whole of floor 69 is open to the public. Here, 220 metres up,
visitors can have a whole new Gothenburg experience, with breathtaking
views for miles around.
If you would like to find out more about any of these suggestions,
we can warmly recommend visiting goteborg.com.
Welcome to Gothenburg!
Photo: House of Vision/Göteborg & Co.
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See you in Stockholm in 2027!
For the first time since 1975, O-Ringen is returning to
Stockholm during week 30 of 2027. This means there
won’t only be classic orienteering adventures but, in
partnership with the City of Stockholm, we’ll be offering
an urban, sustainable and accessible O-Ringen.
How will it all work? Well, the idea is to use what’s already
there. Stockholm is a major international city with nature
right on the doorstep. As well as world class orienteering
there is a whole range of attractions and experiences that
you’ll have plenty of time to explore between the control-finding.
Another big advantage is that Stockholm is easy to get to, not just
from the rest of Sweden but from all over the world.
Another ambition is that each stage should be accessible using
the public rail network, both for simplicity for competitors but
also from a sustainability perspective. So, where will the heart of
O-Ringen, O-Ringen City, be based? The idea is to build it around
the university area at Frescati. This is an area of Norra Djurgården
in Stockholm where most of Stockholm University and the
Natural History Museum of Sweden are located. The area is part
of the Royal National City Park. The plan is to have a campsite and
O-Ringen Square. As well as the campsite Stockholm has many
accommodation options, with something to suit all requirements
and budgets.
What about the arenas? We’re working to decide on those at the
moment. We’ve got the terrain, but which areas will we choose?
You’ll see when we see you in Stockholm 2027!
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Photo: Henrik Trygg.
Old map of Norra Djurgården
Photo: Lasse Gerhardsson.
Vi söker en projektledare till O-Ringen Stockholm 2027
Svensk Orientering Events AB arrangerar årligen
arrangemanget O-Ringen, världens största
orienteringsäventyr. Evenemanget genomförs mitt i
sommaren (vecka 29–30), alltid på en ny plats i Sverige,
och lockar årligen cirka 18 000–22 000 deltagare samt
uppemot 5 000 supporters och familjemedlemmar.
Under ett O-Ringen är över 1 000 funktionärer och
ett stort antal samarbetspartners involverade i
genomförandet av arrangemanget. O-Ringen är ett
av svensk idrotts mest kända varumärken tillika ett av
Sveriges största idrottsarrangemang.
Vi söker nu en projektledare för att leda projektet O-Ringen
Stockholm 2027. Vi erbjuder en stimulerande roll och ett
utvecklande arbete i en miljö med stora möjligheter att påverka
och utveckla genomförandet och arrangemanget. Tjänsten är unik
och blir ett minne för livet!
Arbetsuppgifter
För varje O-Ringen byggs en lokal organisation upp på orten
för genomförandet. Din viktigaste uppgift som projektledare för
O-Ringen Stockholm 2027 är att få den lokala organisationen att
fungera så bra och smidigt som möjligt.
Du är som projektledare först in i projektet och kommer börja
med att rekrytera och forma en lokal ledningsgrupp. Tillsammans
med den och den fasta organisation som arbetar inom Svensk
Orientering Events AB (tidigare O-Ringen AB) kommer du att
planera och genomföra projektet. Under projektet kommer fler och
fler funktionärer att rekryteras, och här är det viktigt att skapa
ett positivt klimat så att den ideella kraften stimuleras och tas till
vara. Här kan du göra skillnad! I projektets slutskede kommer över
1 000 funktionärer att vara engagerade i genomförandet,
därför är samarbete och gemenskap viktiga delar i ett lyckat
O-Ringenprojekt.
Ihop med de andra projektledarna för pågående
O-Ringenprojekt och fast organisation kommer du att ingå i
Svensk Orientering Events AB:s styrgrupp. I styrgruppen kan du
ta del av erfarenheter från tidigare års projektledare och så
småningom dela med dig till projektledarna som kommer efter
dig. Tjänsten innefattar att vara kontaktperson och koordinator
för de insatser Stockholms stad kommer att göra i samband
med O-Ringen Stockholm 2027. Tillsammans med Stockholms
stad kommer du även att verka för att stärka attraktionskraften
i destinationen Stockholm för att locka än fler deltagare till
arrangemanget. Det är viktigt att projektet jobbar för att knyta
ihop O-Ringen och destinationen i syfte att skapa något ”ännu
oringen.se
större” för deltagarna och deras medföljare samt vice versa för
regionens näringsliv, invånare och turister under arrangemanget.
Resor i tjänsten kommer att vara aktuella i viss omfattning. Du
behöver bo och verka i Stockholm med omnejd och ha möjlighet
att ha din arbetsplats hemma. Då du kommer att leda en lokal
organisation där de allra flesta arbetar ideellt behöver du vara
beredd på att lägga möten på kvällar och helger.
Personliga egenskaper
• Resultatinriktad och professionella krav
på egen och andras leverans
• Har hög social kompetens med förmåga
att samverka och bygga relationer
• Är innovativ och orädd för att ta tag i och
lösa de utmaningar som ett projekt kan mötas av
• Är en skicklig kommunikatör, god lyssnare och gillar
att skapa förutsättningar för andra att lyckas
Kvalifikationer och meriter
• Erfarenhet som projektledare eller liknande roll
• Erfarenhet av marknadsföring/kommunikation
• Ekonomierfarenhet, gärna med budgetansvar
och vana av att jobba med prognoser
• Erfarenhet av att leda organisationer och/eller
arbete i ideella sammanhang.
Du behöver inte vara aktiv orienterare idag för att söka tjänsten
men du behöver ha god kännedom om orientering.
Anställningsform, anställningsgrad och tillträde
Du kommer att visstidsanställas i Svensk Orientering Events AB.
Tillträde sker enligt överenskommelse i början på 2025. Tjänsten
avslutas 1 oktober 2027.
Ansökan
Du lämnar din ansökan med personligt brev och CV till Susanne
Maarup, susanne.maarup@orientering.se. Sista ansökningsdag
är 10 november 2024.
Frågor
Nyfiken på tjänsten? Välkommen att kontakta:
• Mats Adolfsson, Svensk Orientering Events
mats.adolfsson@orientering.se
• Lars Gerhardsson, tf projektledare
l.gerhardsson@outlook.com
• Ulf Lennheden, föreningsrådets ordförande
o-ringen2027@lennheden.com

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fler än hälften av Sveriges kommuner också gjort. I
Sitevision finns allt du behöver för att enkelt skapa
kommunikation som blir av – idag och imorgon.
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OL
Sun 20/7 Mon 21/7 Tue 22/7 Wed 23/7 Thurs 24/7 Fri 25/7 Sat 26/7
Arena
Österängen
Bagheera
Relay
Arena
Odensjö
Stage 1
Long
Arena
Odensjö
Stage 2
Middle
Activity day
Arena
Tenhult
Stage 3
Middle
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 4
Long
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 5
Long
Photo: Johfors Production AB.
ELITE
TOUR
-
Arena
Odensjö
Stage 1
Long
Arena
Odensjö
Stage 2
Middle
Arena
Jönköping
Stage 3
Husqvarna
sprint
Activity day
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 4
Long
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 5
Long
MTBO
-
Arena
Odensjö
Stage 1
Middle
Arena
IKHP-stugan
Stage 2
Sprint
Activity day
Come and
try MTBO
Arena
Hallbystugan
Stage 3
Middle
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 4
Middle
Arena
Månsarp
Stage 5
Long
TRAIL-O
-
Arena
IKHP-stugan
Stage 1
Long
Arena
Vaktholmen
Stage 2
Long
Activity day
Come and
try PreO
Arena
Vaktholmen
Stage 3
Long
Arena
Bondberget
Stage 4
Long
Arena
Bondberget
Stage 5
Long
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REGISTRATION FEES 2025
Product Prize category 3 nov
-20%
Elite Tour
5-days
3-days
Stage start
Bagheera Relay
Training courses
with timing
Main- &
Short classes.
Trail-O
6 april
-10%
1 june
ordinarie
After
+30%
Upp tom 20 år 2230 2510 2790 3620
21 år och äldre 2750 3090 3440 4470
Inskolning 560 630 700 910
Upp tom 16 år 900 1010 1130 1460
Mellan 17 och 20 år 1240 1390 1550 2010
21 år och äldre 1910 2150 2390 3100
Recreational classes 21 år och äldre 1810 2040 2270 2950
Open classes
Open classes
Registration opens
1 st May
Upp tom 16 år 780 880 980 1270
Mellan 17 och 20 år 1120 1260 1400 1820
21 år och äldre 1710 1920 2140 2780
Para-I 610 610 610 610
Upp tom 16 år 470 530 590 760
Mellan 17 och 20 år 660 740 830 1070
21 år och äldre 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
Anmälan öppnar 1 maj
Up to age 16 80 100
Ages 17–20 110 140
Age 21 and up 120 150
Level
Beginner
Very easy
Easy
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Difficult
Difficult
LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY FOR ORIENTEERING
WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I CHOOSE?
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.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Terms of registration are available at oringen.se
3 nov
-20%
6 april
-10%
1 june
ordinarie
After
+30%
Folksam motionsloppsförsäkring (Insurance) 155 155 155 155
Folksam motionsloppsförsäkring plus (Insurance) 275 275 275 275
SI punching card rental, per stage 45 45 45 55
SIAC (MTBO) punching card rental, per stage 65 65 65 75
Start times blocked with another club 130 130 130 155
Split start times 130 130 130 155
Punch help, Trail-O 120 120 120 145
Push help, Trail-O 120 120 120 145
Jubilee plaque (must be ordered before 1/6) 0 0 0 -
Visa 0 0 0 0
Customised map (order before 7/4) 0 0 - -
ACTIVITIES & ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3 nov
-20%
6 april
-10%
1 june
ordinarie
After
+30%
Child care 70 70 70 90
Miniknat / String course 50 50 50 70
Bagheera orienteering school 0 0 0 0
Träningskarta - - 80 100
MAP SCALES ORIENTEERING
För OL varierar kartskalan beroende på vilken klass du ska delta i.
Här hittar du vilken skala som gäller för just dig.
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. Elit tour has scale 1:4 000 on Husqvarnasprinten.
ADULT CLASSES
DH21 Motion och DH35–DH40 (inklusive kort- och
motionsklasser) har skala 1:10 000 på alla etapper.
DH45 och äldre (inklusive kort- och motionsklasser) har skala
1:7 500 på alla etapper.
OPEN CLASSES
Gul 10,0 and Svart 7,5 have 1:10 000 on all stages. Other open classes
have 1:7 500 on all stages. The same scales apply for open classes
regardless of whether you run 5-days, 3-days or a stage start.
For timed training courses, Svart 5,0 is available at both 1:7 500
and 1:10 000. Svart 7,5 has 1:10 000 and other classes have 1:7 500.
MAP SCALES MTBO
MTBO map scales have not been decided yet. Information will be
updated at oringen.se as soon as they have been decided.
FULL BODY COVER
When you compete, you must wear full body cover to
protect you from cuts. This is also recommended when
training. Full body cover means you must cover the skin
on your legs and torso. Long trousers and a t-shirt or vest
are fine. You can repair any holes with tape but must do
this before passing the check station. There is no tape at
starts or with officials.
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5-DAGARS
O-Ringen’s biggest and most classic competition
will, as usual, be held over five days. The overall winner
will be crowned after a dramatic chasing start
for most main classes. Available in all three disciplines:
Foot orienteering, MTBO and Trail-O.
MAIN CLASSES
Our 5-day main classes are our most popular. Main classes have
allocated start times, apart from DH75 and older, who have a free
minute start on stages 1-4. For younger competitors, the Inskolning
course provides an introduction to orienteering. Inskolning has free
start times and a prize for everyone and the results lists show only that
you have taken part, with no times or placings. The final stage has a
chasing start for all classes apart from Inskolning and DH10–DH12.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
Inskolning 1,5 2,0 Beginner Para-I 1,5 2
D10 2,0 2,5 Very easy H10 2,0 2,5
D11 2,5 3,0 Easy H11 2,5 3,0
D12 2,5 3,0 Easy H12 2,5 3,0
D13 3,0 4,0 Moderate H13 3,0 4,0
D14 3,0 4,0 Moderate H14 3,0 4,0
D15 3,5 5,0 Moderate H15 3,5 5,5
D16 3,5 5,0 Moderate H16 3,5 5,5
D18 3,5 5,5 Difficult H18 4,0 6,5
D20 3,5 6,0 Difficult H20 4,0 7,5
D21 4,0 8,0 Difficult H21 4,5 10,0
D21 Lång 4,5 9,5 Difficult H21 Lång 5,0 12,5
D35 3,5 6,0 Difficult H35 4,0 7,5
D40 3,5 6,0 Difficult H40 4,0 7,5
D45 3,0 5,5 Difficult H45 3,5 7,0
D50 3,0 5,0 Difficult H50 3,5 6,5
D55 3,0 4,5 Difficult H55 3,5 6,0
D60 2,5 4,0 Difficult H60 3,0 5,5
D65 2,5 3,5 Difficult H65 3,0 4,5
D70 2,5 3,0 Difficult H70 3,0 4,0
D75 2,0 2,5 Difficult H75 2,5 3,5
D80 1,5 2,0 Difficult H80 2,0 3,0
D85 1,5 2,0 Difficult H85 2,0 2,5
D90 1,0 1,5 Difficult H90 1,5 2,0
D95 1,0 1,5 Difficult H95 1,5 2,0
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 3,5 5,0 Moderate H21 Motion 4,0 6,0
D35 Motion 3,0 4,5 Moderate H35 Motion 4,0 6,0
D40 Motion 3,0 4,0 Moderate H40 Motion 3,5 5,5
D45 Motion 3,0 4,0 Moderate H45Motion 3,5 5,0
D50 Motion 2,5 3,5 Moderate H50 Motion 3,5 5,0
D55 Motion 2,5 3,5 Moderate H55 Motion 3,0 4,5
D60 Motion 2,5 3,0 Moderate H60 Motion 3,0 4,0
D65 Motion 2,0 3,0 Moderate H65 Motion 2,5 3,5
D70 Motion 2,0 2,5 Moderate H70 Motion 2,5 3,0
D80 Motion 1,5 2,0 Moderate H80 Motion 2,0 2,5
SHORT CLASSES
Shorter courses than the main classes
and, for youth/junior classes, an easier
level of orienteering. DH12–16 Short have
allocated start times on all stages. Other
classes have a free minute start for stages
1–4, which means that you choose your
start minute when you arrive at the start.
On the final stage, there is a chasing start
for all classes apart from DH12–16 Short.
Class Middle Long Difficulty Class Middle Long
D12 Kort 2,0 2,5 Very easy H12 Kort 2,0 2,5
D14 Kort 2,5 3,0 Easy H14 Kort 2,5 3,0
D16 Kort 3,0 4,0 Moderate H16 Kort 3,0 4,0
D17-20 Kort 3,0 4,5 Moderate H17-20 Kort 3,0 5,5
D21 Kort 4,0 5,5 Difficult H21 Kort 4,5 6,5
D35 Kort 3,5 4,5 Difficult H35 Kort 4,0 6,0
D40 Kort 3,0 4,0 Difficult H40 Kort 4,0 6,0
D45 Kort 3,0 4,0 Difficult H45 Kort 3,5 5,0
D50 Kort 3,0 3,5 Difficult H50 Kort 3,5 4,5
D55 Kort 2,5 3,5 Difficult H55 Kort 3,5 4,5
D60 Kort 2,5 3,0 Difficult H60 Kort 3,0 4,0
D65 Kort 2,0 3,0 Difficult H65 Kort 2,5 3,5
D70 Kort 2,0 2,5 Difficult H70 Kort 2,5 3,0
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.
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
OPEN CLASSES
There are fourteen Open classes for foot orienteering. Choose a class that’s the length and
difficulty level you want and take part over the whole week. Open classes have free start times.
Class Middle Difficulty
Vit 2,5 2,0 2,5 Very easy
Gul 2,5 2,0 2,5 Easy
Gul 3,5 3,0 3,5 Easy
Gul 5,0 3,5 5,0 Easy
Gul 10,0 6,0 10,0 Easy
Orange 2,5 2,0 2,5 Moderate
Orange 3,3 2,5 3,3 Moderate
MTBO CLASSES
There will be five MTBO stages at Jönköping 2025. Start times
will be allocated and the competition finishes with a chasing
start on the final stage for all classes apart from DH10–DH12,
who will have an allocated start time.
MTBO is high-speed and is all about making quick route
choice decisions. The map is similar to maps used in foot
orienteering. The biggest difference is how paths and roads are
marked. They show how easy they are to ride on. Put simply, the
longer the dashes are on the lines, the easier they are to ride.
OPEN MTBO CLASSES
Class/Course Sprint Middle Long Bike skill
Lätt Mellan 4,0 6,0 10,0 Lätt
Lätt Lång 5,0 7,0 15,0 Lätt
Svår Mellan 4,0 6,0 10,0 Svår
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
Orange 4,0 3,0 4,0 Moderate
Röd 5,0 3,5 5,0 Moderate
Röd 6,0 4,5 6,0 Moderate
Blå 2,5 2,0 2,5 Difficult
Blå 3,5 3,0 3,5 Difficult
Svart 5,0 4,0 5,0 Difficult
Svart 7,5 5,0 7,5 Difficult
Please note that the course name corresponds to the approximate length for a long distance.
For middle distance stages, the courses will be shorter than this.
Class Sprint Middle Long
D10 2, 3,5 5,0
D12 2,5 3,5 5,5
D14 3,0 5,0 8,5
D16 4,0 5,5 10,0
D20 4,5 7,0 14,5
D21 5,5 8,5 20,0
D35 4,5 7,0 13,0
D40 4,5 7,0 13,0
D45 4,5 7,0 13,0
D50 4,0 6,0 11,0
D55 4,0 6,0 11,0
D60 3,5 5,0 9,0
D65 3,5 5,0 9,0
D70 3,0 4,0 7,5
D75 3,0 4,0 7,5
D80 3,0 4,0 7,5
Classes
Pre-Elit
Pre-A
Pre-B
Pre-C
Class Sprint Middle Long
H10 2, 3,5 5,0
H12 2,5 3,5 5,5
H14 3,5 5,5 8,5
H16 4,5 7,0 13,0
H20 5,5 8,5 20,0
H21 6,0 11,0 25,0
H35 5,5 8,0 17,5
H40 5,5 8,0 17,5
H45 5,5 8,0 17,5
H50 5,0 7,5 15,0
H55 5,0 7,5 15,0
H60 4,0 6,0 13,0
H65 4,0 6,0 13,0
H70 3,5 5,0 11,0
H75 3,5 5,0 11,0
H80 3,5 5,0 11,0
Classes may be combined if there are not many competitors in a class. Decisions
regarding combining classes will be taken after the ordinary entry deadline on 1st June.
Photo: Hugo Lillieström. Photo: Peter Holgersson.
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3-DAYS
STAGE START
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
Photo: Peter Holgersson.
You can take part on all stages or just some, and have
the freedom to choose a course on the day, depending on
how you feel. There are courses with various lengths and
difficulty levels. Stage starts are available for all disciplines:
Foot orienteering, MTBO and Trail-O.
For our youngest orienteers there are the Inskolning and Try it out
classes. You can also register for Inskolning over five days (under
“Main classes”). Both have free starts, so you can start when you
want. If you’re an adult who’s a beginner, you can also start with
a Try it out class and then gradually move onto trickier and/or
longer courses.
MTBO classes give both an orienteering technical difficulty level
and a cycling difficulty level. Class/Course is for the orienteering
difficulty and Cycling level is for the cycling difficulty.
If you want some extra help, visit the Bagheera Orienteering
School at our main arenas. They’re happy to help and it’s
completely free.
OPEN CLASSES, 3-DAYS
If you can only join the orienteering festival for the final
three days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there are
several open classes for foot orienteering..
You can choose a length and difficulty level to suit you.
Open classes have free start times.
Klass Medel Lång Svårighet
Gul 2,5 2,0 2,5 Lätt
Gul 5,0 3,5 5,0 Lätt
Orange 3,3 2,5 3,3 Medelsvår
Röd 5,0 3,5 5,0 Medelsvår
Blå 3,5 3,0 3,5 Svår
Svart 5,0 4,0 5,0 Svår
Svart 7,5 5,0 7,5 Svår
Please note that the course name corresponds to the approximate
length for a long distance. For middle distance stages, the courses will
be shorter than this.
Open classes
have free
start times.
ORIENTEERING CLASSES
Class/Course Middle Long Difficulty
Prova på 2,5 2,0 2,5 Very easy
Inskolning/Para-I 1,5 1,5 Beginner
Gul 2,5 2,0 2,5 Easy
Gul 3,5 3,0 3,5 Easy
Gul 5,0 3,5 5,0 Easy
Gul 10,0 6,0 10,0 Easy
Orange 2,5 2,0 2,5 Easy
Orange 3,3 2,5 3,3 Moderate
Orange 4,0 3,0 4,0 Moderate
Röd 5,0 3,5 5,0 Moderate
Röd 6,0 4,5 6,0 Moderate
Blå 2,5 2,0 2,5 Moderate
Blå 3,5 3,0 3,5 Difficult
Svart 5,0 4,0 5,0 Difficult
Svart 7,5 5,0 7,5 Difficult
Please note that the course name corresponds to the approximate
length for a long distance. For middle distance stages, the courses will
be shorter than this.
TRAIL-O CLASSES
MTBO CLASSES
Class/Course Sprint Middle Long Bike skill
Mycket lätt kort 3,0 4,5 6,0 Very easy
Lätt Mellan 4,0 6,0 10,0 Easy
Lätt Lång 5,0 7,0 15,0 Easy
Svår Kort 3,0 4,5 6,0 Difficult
Svår Mellan 4,0 6,0 10,0 Difficult
Svår Lång 5,0 7,0 15,0 Difficult
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Öppen Pre-A
Öppen Pre-B
Öppen Pre-C

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ADDITIONALS
- to be selected at the same
time as you book your start
FOLKSAM MOTIONSLOPPSFÖRSÄKRING
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.
ACTIVITIES
CHILD CARE
During O-Ringen, we will provide childcare for children aged
3-8 at Odensjö, Tenhult and Månsarp arenas. Book childcare in
advance via the booking portal. Childcare is limited to a maximum
of 3 hours and this time is intended to be for parents competing at
O-Ringen.
MINIKNAT - STRING COURSE
For our smallest orienteers there is a Miniknat (string course) each
day (length around 0.5 km) at the Odensjö, Tenhult and Månsarp
arenas. This is really popular with our youngest participants, where
they follow a marked course with different activities and controls
– of course, they get a number and map to follow and get to punch
at the controls. There’s no timing or results list but every child gets
a prize when they finish. Pre-book the Miniknat via our booking
portal, or on the day 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.
Mindre än ett år kvar!
Visst ses vi i Jönköping?
TIMED TRAINING COURSES
Get into the mood before O-Ringen by running one of our timed
training courses from Thursday 17th July until Sunday 20th July.
Register using our booking portal or at Competitor Services at
O-Ringen Square. No registration available at the training. You
collect your map from Competitor Services at O-Ringen Square,
where you also download your SI card after completing the course.
Gren Class/Course Length Difficulty
OL Vit 2,0 2,0 Very easy
OL Gul 2,5 2,5 Easy
OL Gul 4,0 4,0 Easy
OL Orange 3,0 3,0 Moderate
OL Orange 4,0 4,0 Moderate
OL Röd 5,0 5,0 Moderate
OL Blå 3,0 3,0 Difficult
OL Svart 5,0 5,0 Difficult
OL Svart 7,5 7,5 Difficult
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TEST THE
JÖNKÖPING TERRAIN
Great news! Are you already keen to test out the terrain round
Jönköping? Maybe you happen to be in the area – or how about
booking in a club training day?
From mid October until 2nd March 2025 there will be controls
out at Bondberget, marked with a control kite on a trestle. You
can purchase all-controls maps and we give you some suggested
courses (you can use these, set your own course or do some control
picking). The training maps can be purchased via out booking
portal and you can have them posted to you or collect them in
Jönköping. Postage is included
in the price.
In the spring there will new
new controls and courses,
which will stay out until
O-Ringen. On Thursday to
Sunday of week 29, 17th–20th
July, you can also complete our
timed training course on the
Ryttarns Mosse map.
Photo: Johfors Productions AB.
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