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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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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Ye ole ‘Post Office’ ~ 🏫~Holualoa — Geocache of the Week

Mystery Cache
GC3E9QK
by Jake39
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Hawaii, United States
N 19° 37.092′ W 155° 56.940′

In Holualoa, Hawaii, a retired post office still welcomes visitors—this time with art, local history, and a geocache. This week, we’re headed to the Big Island to explore Ye ole ‘Post Office’ ~ 🏫~Holualoa (GC3E9QK) and earn a smiley along the way.

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The Matterhorn — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC8DJV4
by geocachingvlogger
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Minnesota, United States
N 44° 44.024′ W 093° 13.341′

🏔️ This takes geocaching to new heights! 🏔️

A gadget cache to lift the spirits without letting your feet leave the groundis a must for every geocacher! Look no further than this clever geocache in a quiet shopping center in Minnesota.

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