Terrain types

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Terrain types

List and describe different terrain types here - including map samples and which type of orienteering technique is appropriate in the terrain. Categorizing different terrain types is not an easy task - but let us try ; and also try to link similar types of terrain. Please help by adding new terrain types.

For now, only a list of some terrain types is included.

  • Urban terrain
  • Continental terrain
  • Sandstone terrain
  • Bergen terrain (hilly, lots of marshes, soft ground, lots of "brake" making it slow)
  • Western Norway terrain, inland (hilly, fast marshes,

It is still not clear how to best name / divide the different terrain types.

Should make a template for terrain types. Suggested fields:

  • Characteristics of terrain
  • Forest type (if any)
  • Where to find this terrain type
  • Typical pace for elite runner (min/km)
  • Main technical challenges
  • Favorable orienteering technique
  • Similar terrain
  • Annual competitions in this type of terrain
  • Major competitions held in this type of terrain

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