{"id":155224,"date":"2026-02-18T08:20:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=155224"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:20:47","slug":"ondrstroj-geocache-of-the-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/ondrstroj-geocache-of-the-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Ondrstroj \u2014 Geocache of the Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cache-of-the-week\">\n<dl class=\"list__basic-info\">\n<dt>Traditional<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/coord.info\/GC6030Y\">GC6030Y<\/a><\/dd>\n<dd>by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/p\/?guid=9b168e9a-79fb-48ce-8971-7ded0a0d7122&amp;wid=5d1c0ebe-ab6b-4c0e-8fa1-fd6d68dfb228&amp;ds=2\">BajkerPatejl<br \/>\n<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"list__rating\">\n<dt>Difficulty:<\/dt>\n<dd>4<\/dd>\n<dt>Terrain:<\/dt>\n<dd>1.5<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"list__loc\">\n<dt>Location:<\/dt>\n<dd>Olomouc Region, Czechia<\/dd>\n<dd>N 50\u00b0 16.862&#8242; E 017\u00b0 20.391&#8242;<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>A cleverly disguised geocache in Czechia sets the stage for an unforgettable outing and the chance to earn a new smiley. Discover the secrets of Ondrstroj (<a href=\"https:\/\/coord.info\/GC6030Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GC6030Y<\/a>), our Geocache of the Week.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Ond\u0159ejovick\u00e1 Machine Shop (Ondrstroj) was founded in 1899 as Hassmann and Son, initially producing stonemasonry machines. Over time, the company added woodworking machines, distillery equipment, hydroelectric turbines, mining machinery, chemical-industry equipment, and pressure vessels as its ownership and structure changed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155227\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155227\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-155227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Czechia-cache-22026-300x207.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Czechia-cache-22026-300x207.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Czechia-cache-22026.jpeg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by BajkerPatejl.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The geocache rests outside the company fence. The cache owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/p\/?guid=9b168e9a-79fb-48ce-8971-7ded0a0d7122&amp;wid=5d1c0ebe-ab6b-4c0e-8fa1-fd6d68dfb228&amp;ds=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BajkerPatejl<\/a>, reminds you not to climb the fence.<\/p>\n<p>Identify two matching items and determine the best location for a geocache. One item differs\u2014it contains the geocache. No tools or strength are needed; geocachers can open the cache with one hand by looking carefully and thinking first.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"a shocking twist \ud83e\udd2f #shorts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ww0sOcc62zo\" width=\"311\" height=\"558\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Video by najmo_geocaching.<\/p>\n<p>Clever containers like this giant screw prove that geocaching is as much about creativity as discovery. Next time you\u2019re near Ond\u0159ejovick\u00e1 Machine Shop, bring your sharp eyes and sense of adventure. You might just walk away with a smiley and a new favorite find.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155228\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-155228 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-2.53.09-PM-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-2.53.09-PM-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-2.53.09-PM-656x456.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-2.53.09-PM.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by najmo_geocaching.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Where will you geocache next? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Continue to explore some of the most amazing geocaches around the world. Check out all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/tag\/gotw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geocaches of the Week<\/a> on the Geocaching blog. If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/geocaching.com\/forms\/d\/1FBjOMI1OpkWeGo8fo4yPgTCCks7LM3PN5VlfmwQJ4q8\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fill out this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional GC6030Y by BajkerPatejl Difficulty: 4 Terrain: 1.5 Location: Olomouc Region, Czechia N 50\u00b0 16.862&#8242; E 017\u00b0 20.391&#8242; A cleverly disguised geocache in Czechia sets the stage for an unforgettable outing and the chance to earn a new smiley. 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