1970 World Orienteering Championships

The 3rd World Orienteering Championships were held in Eisenach/Friedrichroda, East Germany, in September 1970.

The championships had four events; individual contests for men and women, and relays for men and women.

The men's individual course had 19 controls over 14.5 kilometres, while the women's individual course had 10 controls over 7.5 kilometres.