Baneorienteringen

Baneorienteringen is a term used in orienteering to describe a specific type of competitive course. Unlike traditional orienteering where participants navigate through natural terrain, a baneorientering course is set up in a more controlled environment. This can include parks, urban areas, or even indoor venues specifically designed for the sport. The "bane" in baneorienteringen refers to this defined and often man-made course, distinguishing it from the wilderness exploration typical of forest orienteering.

The challenges in baneorienteringen often focus on precise navigation over shorter distances and the ability to quickly interpret detailed maps of the course. Control points are typically placed on distinct features within the defined area, requiring participants to make rapid decisions about the best route between them. This format can make the sport more accessible to spectators as the action often unfolds in visible locations. It also allows for different skills to be emphasized, such as close-quarters map reading and efficient pathfinding through complex, potentially cluttered, environments. Baneorienteringen can be found in various forms, including sprint orienteering, urban orienteering, and even specific "arena" orienteering events.