ICELANDIC VIA FERRATA Traditional Cache
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ICELANDIC VIA FERRATA
SYSTRASTAPI
LEGEND:
In 1186 a nun monastery was established in Kirkjubær á Síðu. It was later called Kirkjubæjarklaustur and the topographical names Systrastapi and Systrafoss are connected to this time. Systrastapi is a steep rocky hill west of Klaustur. Folklore says that on top of it, two nuns of the monastery were buried after being burned at the stake for violating codes of ethics. One is supposed to have sold herself to the Devil, carried consecrated Communion bread past the door of the privy, and had carnal knowledge with men. The other spoke blasphemously of the Pope. After the Reformation the latter nun was regarded as innocent and beautiful flowers grew on her grave, while the other one's grave remained barren. The rocky hill can be ascended and from the top the view of glaciers, among other things, is amazing.
ABOUT CACHE:
The cache is hidden on the top of the Systrastapi rock. To climb up use the way on the side closer to the river, You can find a steel rope there.
Be careful, you will have to climb on the steep rock! If you are not in a good condition or if you are afraid of highs, don't try to find this cache! Also when it's rainy and the rock is wet it can be really dangerous!
Please have on mind this danger, be careful and don't risk!
Panorama from the top Systrastapi
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Vafvqr terrafjneq