Siegfrieds Schwert — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC70YWG
by die Helden
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Hessen, Germany
N 49° 38.956′ E 008° 30.668′

The journey to Siegfried’s Schwert (sword) may be easy, but it’s the challenge of the puzzle that needs to be slain to claim this Geocache of the Week.

There are said to be dragons in these woods, but according to legend, Siegfreid took down the region’s dragon, Fafnir—the only problem is, he lost his sword shortly after, and it’s been lost for centuries. It’s up to you and your crew to find Siegfried’s sword Balmung, as it may hold the key to claiming the find on this highly valuable cache.

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The Labyrinth of Minotaur — Geocache of the Week

Letterbox Hybrid
GC7MCVY
by dr. snuggles
Difficulty:
4
Terrain:
4
Location:
Crete, Greece
N 35° 27.002 E 024° 14.155

In Greek mythology, there once was a monster with the body of a man and the head and tail of a bull, known as the Minotaur. It was owned by King Minos of Crete and contained in a labyrinth due to its size and power. Only the most courageous individual would be able to kill it.

Embark on an epic quest through the twisting corridors of myth and mystery with this week’s featured Geocache of the Week, The Labyrinth of Minotaur (GC7MCVY).

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Keran muraalit — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC9TYN4
by Siltanen
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1
Location:
Uusimaa, Finland
N 60° 12.849′ E 024° 45.595′

Geocaching and art intertwine in a unique way! Sometimes the hiding place sparks the creation of the geocache, and other times it enhances the area. This week’s geocache is a perfect blend of both, offering a wonderful artistic experience.

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Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition – Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Scene 21

Traditional
GCP439
by Snaik
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
4
Location:
Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
N 56° 30.841 W 004° 07.656

Warning: this Geocache of the Week is not for the faint of heart! To earn the sacred smiley, geocachers must undertake a most divine quest…

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