For most Norwegians Kalvøya is probably associated with the former Kalvøya (or Isle of Calf as it was called) music festival. See also the geocache Isle of Calf by Mostly Moose. For locals it is also a much visited recreation area, used for a number of different activities like excercise/training, swimming/sunbathing and fishing. It also hosts a naturist beach on the north-eastern part of the island.
What is less known is that Kalvøya also has several protected areas due to geology and plant life. On the island you can also find at least 3 different burial mounds dating from the iron age. The cache is placed on a hill where you will see 2 such mounds. For information about the burial mounds see the signpost at the waypoint "INFO".
Note! All such burial mounds are protected by law. Do not move any stones while searching for the cache.
In order to find the cache you will have to complete a short round trip of the island. Along the way you will find several signposts. There is a question associated with each post. Answer the questions and enter the returned numbers into the formula.
Sample signpost
Unfortunately the information on the signposts is presented in Norwegian only. However no knowledge of Norwegian should be necessary in order to collect all the clues.
Step A - at N59 53.170 E10 32.289
Here you will find information about geology and fossils. The title is formed as a question and consist of 5 words.
A = Number of letters in the middle word.
Step B - at N59 53.170 E10 32.380
On this signpost there is a story about an animal that have recently returned to the island. What animal is this?
- B=2 - roe deer
- B=3 - squirrel
- B=4 - rats
- B=5 - viper
Step C - at N59 53.048 E10 32.514
On the signpost you'll find drawings of different species of reeds/grass.
C = How many?
Step D - at N59 53.019 E10 32.522
This post contain information about beetles. There is a drawing of a fallen tree and some beetles within white circles.
D = How many circles/beetles?
Step E - at N59 52.972 E10 32.490
Each signpost is numbered (see lower left corner). What is the number of this post?
E = signpost #.
Final location: N 59 5x.yyy E 10 32.zzz
x=A-E
yyy=(D+B)
zzz=(A*B*E)+D+C
Initial contents:
- One CD with the King
- One CD with the Boss singing the King
- A small radio
- Some marbles
- Log book, pencil, sharpener
In the log you will also find the coordinates for the bonus cache Bridge of Calf