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Falcon Quest Traditional Cache

Hidden : 7/8/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Cache placed next to the falcon trap on Falkefangerhøgda


This cache will take you to Falkefangerhøgda (english: Falcon catcher hill). On this hill there is an old site used to catch falcons, that were to be used for falconry. The site was in use in the last part of the 1600s, probably by dutchmen.

The facility was reconstructed in 1992 to more or less its original state. At the site you will find several information posts, telling the history of falconry and and how the falcons were caught.

From the parking place there is a well marked footpath going all the way up the hill. The walk up will take you no more than 15 minutes, walking slow and enjoying the sights. On the hill you will have a beautiful panoramic view of a large part of highlands around Jotunheimen.

Access to the site is from Jotunheimvegen, a scenic route between Skåbu and Bygdin. It is a toll road and is closed in the winter period. There is one charge for driving the entire stretch of road, and a lower charge for local traffic. If starting from the Skåbu side and returning the same way, you only have to pay for local traffic.

The cache is a small container, with log sheet, pencil, FTFC and some trade items.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

1. Haqre n cvyr bs fgbarf 2. Ncck. 25 zrgref AJ bs uhg

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)