The second 2026 hiding theme—hiking and nature 🌲🍃

The second hiding theme of 2026 is hiking and nature. This theme covers hiking routes in natural areas, suitable for all experience levels. From beginner-friendly trails to more challenging hikes, we are looking for geocaches across a range of outdoor experiences.

Each quarter, we will introduce a new hiding theme to celebrate geocaches published in 2026. We will also feature geocaches from each theme on the Geocaching Blog and social media.

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We asked you: what makes a quality geocache?

When you find a cache, what makes it stand out as a quality cache? For some, it’s about creativity. For others, it’s about location, storytelling, or thoughtful placement.

While it’s easy to point out what doesn’t work—like damaged containers or soggy logs—defining what makes a cache great is much more subjective.

We asked geocachers to share what quality means to them.

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ON 09.27 : Lisse — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC9XY1Q
by DeBeagles
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
N 52° 15.627′ E 004° 32.708′

What if one of the easiest caches on your list turned out to be one of the most memorable? That’s exactly what awaits at this week’s Geocache of the Week, GC9XY1Q—a cleverly crafted experience that proves you don’t need high difficulty or rugged terrain to create something unforgettable.

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Let‘s get back to the 80s – #14 — Geocache of the Week

Mystery
GCBGZ27
by LucTheKey
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
N 51° 20.135’ E 006° 42.014’

This week, rewind your enthusiasm, press play, and get ready for a little analog-style geocaching adventure.

Let‘s get back to the 80s – #14 (GCBGZ27) cranks the dial all the way back to a time before the digital world as we know it today existed. Spool up your curiosity, the 80s are waiting, and they’ve got a Mystery for you.

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