Düsterwald

The tour is rather long (appr. 13 km) and will take you through the Rohrwald, a dense forest full of wild life (including wild boars). The terrain is easy and not-too-steep terrain, but the tracks are mainly forest-roads (sometimes muddy). Hiking boots, map, a tape measure and refreshments are advisable.

Near stage 1 there is a restaurant (Goldenes Bründl) and a parking area at N 48° 24.797', E 016° 18.949'. From the surrounding hills you have a splendid view over the Weinviertel and to the Wiener Pforte in the south.

STAGE 1:
N1: 48° 24.862', E1: 016° 19.144'
I do not know for certain what this object is supposed to be, it looks quite different than other things of that category. Close to the ground there are three letters. Convert these letters to numbers (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26), sum up the numbers and call the result A. The side with the large V is the wrong side.

STAGE 2:
N2 = N1 + A*10 + 3 and E2 = E1 - A*10 - 4
On your way along the path of wisdom towards Stage 2 you will pass by a woman's memorial.
Anna: BC = 15
Walpurga: BC = 23
Maria: BC = 17
Barbara: BC = 31
The historical object at Stage 2 (telling a story about the encounter of a duke, his horse and a stag) has disappeared. Measure or estimate the difference in length of the longer and shorter side of the concrete base. What fits best?
10cm: DE = 15
20cm: DE = 30
30cm: DE = 43

STAGE 3:
N3 = N2 + 5CD and E3 = E2 - (C-D)CD
The first row tells you the name of the object. Convert the 2nd, the 3rd and the 6th letter to numbers (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26), sum up the number and call the result F. Count the letters of the name, substract 1 and take the resulting number as G.

STAGE 4:
N4 = N3 + F*8 +3 and E4 = E3 - F*18 -8 When I hid the cache you could have found a very old stone plate with three letters, but now you find a newer stone-plate with a much longer name on it. Convert the last three letters to numbers (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26). Add the 8th and the 9th letter call the result H. Multiply the 9th letter by 2 and call the result I. Add the 9th and the 10th letter and call the result J.

STAGE 5:
N5 = N4 - H*J + 18 and E5 = E4 - (I-1)*J + 8
The view is worth this little detour. Look out for two four-digit numbers concerning a "son of the forest" (not on the war memorial). The two numbers are K and L. It is up to you which way you take to the next stage, depending on wind and weather. There are fare more paths through the forest than are shown in the map.

STAGE 6:
N6 = N5 + G*10 - 5 and E6 = E5 + L + 590
A large board tells you, how far you could hike (if you have enough time). A yellow dot on the map marks your position, immediately next to the yellow dot there is a threedigit number. Take the sum of all 3 digits as M, the first digits accounts for N. The second digit times 10 plus the third digit will be O.

Now you have all the information you need to calculate the final coordinates of the cache.

IWe had less than 5m deviation, so I will not change the coordinates. The object wiill catch any geocacher's eye, I suppose. The hiding place is no longer visible from the path, first think, then search. It is not near any beehives or birdhouses. The beehives seem to be deserted anyhow.

P.S.:
You can combine this cachetour with visiting the Schweden-Höhlen (maybe you have already noticed the signs at the parking-lot).
There is a good chance to encounter dragons, trolls or just some people wielding swords. Don't be worried, they are harmless. The area is quite popular among the local LARP-scene.