{"id":73613,"date":"2020-02-11T08:53:37","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=73613"},"modified":"2020-08-18T09:44:42","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T16:44:42","slug":"the-most-favorited-geocaches-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/the-most-favorited-geocaches-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The most Favorited geocaches in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many reasons why geocachers award Favorite points to geocaches. Sometimes it\u2019s the stunning view at the geocache. Other times it\u2019s the unique container that makes your jaw drop. Whatever the reason, Favorite points are a great way for geocachers to reward extra special hides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re also a way to let other geocachers know that geocache is well worth the journey. We\u2019ve compiled a list of the top Favorited geocaches in the world by geocache type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: Traditional <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Traditional Cache is the simplest form of a geocache. It consists of a container with a logbook, and is located at the posted coordinates. Cache containers come in many different sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GC13Y2Y<\/a>
Geocache name: Lego \u2013 einer ist zuviel 
Number of Favorite points: 11,308 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: Multi-Cache<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-Caches include at least one stage in addition to the physical final container with a logbook. The posted coordinates for a Multi-Cache are the first stage. At each stage, the geocacher gathers information that leads them to the next stage or to the final container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GC2586K<\/a>
Geocache name: Alberich der Zwergenk\u00f6nig
Number of Favorite points: 6,745 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: EarthCache<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An EarthCache provides an earth science lesson through a visit to a unique geological feature rather than a container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GCZ8H7<\/a>
Geocache name: The Cologne Cathedral – A Geological Point of View
Number of Favorite points: 1,459 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: Mystery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mystery Caches come in many different forms. Some are known as Puzzle caches, bonus caches, challenge caches, etc. The posted coordinates are usually bogus coordinates requiring geocachers to solve for the actual geocache location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GC2J9J5<\/a>
Geocache name: Schatz des Alberich
Number of Favorite points: 5,272 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: Virtual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Virtual Cache is about discovering a location rather than a container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GC9A6E<\/a>
Geocache name: Historic Words
Number of Favorite points: 2,797<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: Letterbox-Hybrid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letterbox Hybrids are based on an older kind of container search, called letterboxing. Because letterboxing began in 1854, before GPS existed, the finder follows written instructions to discover the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GC4EN84<\/a>
Geocache name: Airport-Kirche – TB Hotel Hamburg Airport
Number of Favorite points: 3,193<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: Webcam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webcam Caches are a grandfathered type of cache. You cannot submit new Webcam Cache pages for review, but you can find those that remain active and log them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GC6F12<\/a>
Geocache name: London – Beatles Abbey Road
Number of Favorite points: 1,726<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geocache type: Wherigo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wherigo\u00ae Caches are GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. They use GPS technology to guide players to physical locations where they can interact with virtual or physical objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GC number: GC356P2<\/a>
Geocache name: Die Jagd nach dem Gr\u00fcnen Diamanten (D+Engl)
Number of Favorite points: : 2,825<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These popular geocaches are loved by many. What are your favorite geocaches?
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There are many reasons why geocachers award Favorite points to geocaches. Sometimes it\u2019s the stunning view at the geocache. Other times it\u2019s the unique container that makes your jaw drop. Whatever the reason, Favorite points are a great way for geocachers to reward extra special hides. They’re also a way to let other geocachers know…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":73633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[135],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-73613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/02\/MailerSuite_02112020_Most_Favorited_Caches_vFINAL_Mailer_Blog-800x450.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/feed\/podcast\/inside-geocaching-hq-podcast","embedCode":"

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