O-Ringen 2026 offers a wonderful mix of everything that Gothenburg is known for in terms of terrain! In addition, a shortened middle distance awaits you in stage 3 in the middle of Gothenburg.

Stage 1 and 2, Jennylund

The week begins with two long distances that mostly go through the nature reserve Vättlefjäll. Vättlefjäll is a wilderness area with a few trails but many more ponds, heavy mosses, easy-to-run depressions and open heights.

Fantastic orienteering terrain where both orienteering technique and running strength are rewarded.

Stage 3, Slottsskogen

After the activity day, it's time for a shortened middle distance. It takes place in the middle of Gothenburg in the Slottsskogen park. But just because it's a park, don't be fooled into thinking it'll be like "a walk in the park"!

The terrain is both steeply hilly and very detailed in places. There are plenty of trails and also animal enclosures and open spaces. There will be no game drive here, so you have the chance to see moose, fallow deer and seals.

Stage 4 and 5, Länsmansgården

The finish takes place out on Hisingen in Svarte Mosse with a middle distance and a long distance in a terrain that is perhaps not as physically demanding as the beginning of the week.

Fewer curves but more technical orientation where a lot of details and open rock outcrops await between densely overgrown slopes and depressions. Several paths and stone walls cross the area.

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