Category: Geocache of the Week

/ Andrew Baldwin

Chuchichäschtli Deluxe! — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC6MZEJ
by mrradach
Difficulty:
3.5
Terrain:
2.5
Basel Stadt,
Switzerland
N 47° 34.159′ E 007° 39.480′

Welcome to Chuchichäschtli Deluxe! Did you pronounce that correctly? If not, don’t worry you’re not alone — trying to pronounce the name of this geocache is almost as puzzling as the cache itself. Swiss-German (Schweizerdeutsch) speakers can say this expression with ease, but we won’t keep the door shut on the translation. It is the typical Swiss-German term for kitchen cupboard, although this isn’t your typical cupboard (unless you like to store things in the woods). Opening the first door presents a big challenge, a labyrinth that is more deceptive than meets the eye. 

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/ Andrew Baldwin

Lake Gunn Fishermans Rest (Milford Rd, Fiordland) – Geocache of the Week

Traditional Cache
GCHW72
by kiwitonita
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
South Island, New Zealand
S 44° 53.521′ E 168° 04.754′

The lush, green moss dangling from the trees drape over the hiking trail on the way to a quaint hidden resting spot with a geocache. This ancient, red beech forest has an array of bird species, hiking paths, and glimpses of the eye-popping fjords between the trees. This Geocache of the Week serves as another dazzling example of the locations where geocaching can unexpectedly take you.

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/ Andrew Baldwin

Local Landmarks #1: The little Mermaid (Havfruen)—Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GCR5F6
by Elmbaek
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Copenhagen, Denmark
N 55° 41.489′ E 012° 35.937′

Thirteen legendary Hidden Creatures have been recently spotted around the world. It’s been said they only appear in their respective habitats. Reports are pouring in from Copenhagen, Denmark, when one of the friendliest Hidden Creatures, the mermaid, breached the water’s surface to say hello near a famous landmark in her image.

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/ Andrew Baldwin

Tomb Raider – The Sequel — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC3Q9VP
by Pagenz
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Cambodia
N 13° 26.092′ E 103° 53.301′

 

Deep in the forests of Cambodia lies the ancient city of Angkor. It is believed to be the largest city of its time spanning 154 square miles (400 square km). To put that into perspective, the land area of Manhattan in New York City is only 23 square miles (59 km). This maze of temples has been overgrown by the strong-willed and vine-like roots of Banyan trees. The aesthetic of the city sets the perfect scene for an action-packed adventure searching for “ancient artifacts,” also known as geocaches.

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/ Andrew Baldwin

Goonies Revenge: RODEO — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC695PX
by Die 4 Goonies
Difficulty:
3.5
Terrain:
4
Location:
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
N 50° 46.100′ E 006° 54.421′

Saddle up, grab your lasso, and put on your cowboy hat to prepare for “Goonies Revenge: Rodeo,” located in the wild wild Nordrhein-Westfalen of Germany.

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