Remember Depot Wiesenplatz — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC7PNK0
by don pipolino
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Basel Stadt, Switzerland
N 47° 34.635′ E 007° 35.500′

Hidden in an unsuspecting location below the surface is a clever geocache with more than 150 Favorite points and camouflage that fools most seekers. Join us on the sidewalk in Klybeck, Switzerland, for this Geocache of the Week (GC7PNK0).

Tucked away in downtown Klybeck is one sewer grate that offers more than an entrance to the world below the streets and has the geocaching community buzzing. Thousands of pedestrians walk past this sewer top, unaware that a world-famous geocache is hidden right below their feet.

Looking down on the sewer top, it might not be evident at first, but with a keen eye and some geosenses, the geocache should be apparent to the seasoned cacher—a small PETling container hidden somewhere within this grate. The top of the container is cleverly disguised and can easily be missed if you aren’t paying close attention.

Hint: To find the cache, there is no need to leave the sidewalk or to unscrew or dismantle anything. And don’t forget to watch your feet as you walk.


Video by giacaches.

Once you have the geocache, don’t forget to sign your name in the log sheet.

Many geocachers have found and loved this cache:

…By the time we reached the posted coordinates, darkness was setting in, and my geo-sense was getting tired. We spun in circles for quite a while before Jessie made the find. Brilliant! I’m adding a favorite point for the execution… and also since it’s my first find in Switzerland. Thanks for placing this creative cache and thus contributing to an epic day of geocaching that included finds in six different countries! 💚 –giacaches

After inspecting the “wrong” object for a while, something else suddenly caught my eye! And then I had the little thing in my hand! –staerneprinz

Image by danzado.

Continue to explore some of the most amazing geocaches around the world. Check out all of the Geocaches of the Week on the Geocaching blog. If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, fill out this form.

Mackenzie is a Senior Community Manager at Geocaching HQ. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest she loves finding new geocaches and exploring the area. You will typically find her out on the coast discovering new lighthouses.