Finnish Long Distance Orienteering Championships August 31 – September 1, 2024 in Lökkiö, Ruokolahti. The competition is World Ranking Event (WRE) in classes M21 and W21.
Old maps from Lökkiö
Infromation about the bus transportation
Joutsenon Kullervo and SK Vuoksi planned the 2021 Finnish Championship long-distance orienteering event in the remote Lökkiö wilderness, known for its challenging terrain. Due to its isolated location, competitors, support staff, and spectators must be transported by bus, with a fee of €12 per day. The parking and bus departure point is in Virmutjoki, Ruokolahti, with buses running on August 31st and September 1st.
On Sunday, September 1st, it is recommended that WRE competitors (H21/D21) take the bus departing at 9:30 AM at the latest, to ensure they cross the start threshold on time. This bus will be marked with a WRE sign and is primarily intended for WRE competitors.
The picture below represent the map of the parking area. Parking area for cars (Henkilöautot) is right next to bus stop (Bussipysäkki).
Picture of the competition center
Training opportunities
There are training opportunities available around Ruokolahti near the competition terrains throughout the summer. Also there is a preliminary competition in May (Eukkorastit). More information about the training packages can be found on the Harjoituspaketit -page (in Finnish) or by contacting lauri.nenonen@skvuoksi.fi
Embargoed training area is shown in the picture below and it can be also found in the Finnish Orienteering Association map register.
