Geocaching
Geocaching connects nature with hiking fun. It is ideal for families and those who don't like walking because it includes solving puzzles, completing tasks and searching for hidden treasure. The list below shows which 'treasures' are hidden in Innsbruck and the surrounding area.
Period: spring – autumn
At the foot of the Maria Locherboden pilgrimage church lies the dreamy town of Mötz. This town has been able to conserve the charm of a traditional Tyrolean village to the present day. This multicache requires around 1.5 hours.
Park your car at
N 47° 17.081
E 010° 57.797
Through the green forest
N 47° 17.048
E 010° 57.739
Here you will find a lovely forest path heading towards Mötz. You will also find a large natural gas sign. Find the number before "Nr." and write it down as A.
A =
Signpost
N 47° 16.941
E 010° 57.440
How long does it take to walk to Locherboden? Divide the number of minutes by 10. Write the number down as B.
B =
Village well in Mötz
N 47° 16.896
E 010° 57.325
You will see a saint on the well. What is he doing?
Killing a dragon: C = 4
Putting out a house fire: C = 5
Dividing his cloak: C = 7
C =
Jechle Chapel
N 47° 16.694
E 010° 56.829
How many stone steps lead to the chapel? Write the number down as D.
D =
Birgele
N 47° 16.536
E 010° 56.751
On the southern side of the Birgele there is a small chapel. Count the benches in front of the chapel, double this, and call it E.
E =
Anger Chapel
N 47°16.616
E 010° 57.297
Here in the Anger Chapel, you will find an image of the Virgin Mary. How many angels are holding the crown above her? Write down this number as F.
F =
Pedestrian crossing
N 47° 16.826
E 010° 57.375
From here you can see a bandstand. On it is a coat of arms with the Tyrolean eagle. Find the sum of the digits to the left of the eagle and write down the result as G.
G=
Fork in the path
N 47° 16.950
E 010° 57.533
Here you find a driveway to a residential house. What material is this driveway made of? Write down the corresponding number as H!
Asphalt = 1
Gravel = 3
Meadow = 5
H=
The treasure
You will find the treasure at
N 47° (G+A).(B+C)(E+H)(D-A)
E 010° (E+H)D.(F+B)A(G-B+1)
From the treasure's hiding place, it is only a short way to the Maria Locherboden pilgrimage church. It is worth a visit for the incredible view alone. You can then return to your car via the road. On the way to the pilgrimage church, it's worth making a small detour to the stone labyrinth at N 47° 16.850 E 010° 57.631.