Wednesday, September 23

Qualification

Noskūnai Forest is a typical Baltic terrain featuring fast runnable forest and rich contour detail. The area is characterized by numerous negative landforms such as depressions and reentrants, providing technical navigational challenges. Vegetation is generally open, allowing for high running speed and good visibility. This classic terrain hosted the Long Distance race of the 2006 Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC), demonstrating its suitability for high-level competition.

Distance

From EC to Competition Arena:

  • 34 minute drive by car

Parking

Near arena

Women Elite
Scale 1:10000, H 2.5 m
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optimal route (km)
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winning time (min)
Men Elite
Scale 1:10000, H 2.5 m
N/A
optimal route (km)
N/A
control points
N/A
vertical climb (m)
N/A
winning time (min)

Terrain Info

The terrain is mostly covered by fast runnable forest, offering excellent visibility and smooth movement. However, some areas feature forest clearings and recent logging sites that may reduce running speed. The road and track network is of medium density, providing moderate route choice options. The map is characterized by rich contour detail, with a strong presence of negative landforms such as depressions and reentrants. A steep slope dominates the western part of the map, adding physical and navigational challenge.

Terrain Form

Terrain overview Detailed terrain view

Fast

Fast runnable forest with numerous negative contour features

Vegetation

Pine Woods

Coniferous and deciduous forest with dominating pine wood

Paths & Roads

Average Density

Average density forest roads and paths

Speed

Mostly Fast

Mostly good and fast, but limited on dense areas

Visibility

Mostly Good

From very good to limited in dense areas