The course
This is an example of the most common type of orienteering course.
![An example of an orienteering map.](/media/kwsmb1gf/221123-motionsbana-vit-46-width-800-creator-unknown.jpg?rmode=max&width=800&height=645)
The start (a purple-colored triangle), the controls (purple-colored numbered circles) and the finish (a purple-colored double circle) are all marked. The controls must be punched in numerical order.
![An example of an orienteering map.](/media/kwsmb1gf/221123-motionsbana-vit-46-width-800-creator-unknown.jpg?rmode=max&width=800&height=645)
The start (a purple-colored triangle), the controls (purple-colored numbered circles) and the finish (a purple-colored double circle) are all marked. The controls must be punched in numerical order.