1. Geocaching Proving Trail - Deister, Hannover
This proving trail offers multiple cache series with different difficulty
levels. Starting point for some series is the train station of Barsinghausen
at the Deister, allowing you to complete these series without using a car.
The caches of the XL series are spread ed all over the Hannover Region.
There is a Proving Trail Geocoin in two sizes, both feature the "vegvisir" on the back, an ancient Viking compass rose. The big one is available in gold, silver and bronze and one can only get it, if it was "earned". This can be done by either completing/finding a certain number of caches of a series or by helping with the cache hide. The smaller version is freely available and has an antique copper finish.
CacheZone sponsors 100 Geocoin sets consisting of a big and a small Geocoin (both with the same tracking number) in a blue velvet box. These sets are given to the most active participants (finding or hiding) of the proving trail. These 100 sets were handed out in 2008
Current qualification 2009
CacheZone has further sets to give a way. Particpants must have their own geocaching.com account and live at least 30km away from Barsinghausen to qualify for particpation. Qualifiying particpants who find 12 or more Geocaches of the proving trail within 48 hours may claim a free Geocoin set. Only valid while supply lasts. Must be picked up in person at CacheZone, Bahnhofstr 17, 30890 Barsinghausen.
The Proving Trail
To ease finding the cache descriptions and listings, all names of the cache series should start with the same letters and feature a consecutive numbering (xx = 01, 02, 03, etc.).
Name starting with "CPT-S-xx:" Caching Proving Trail - Small
This series is the easiest and can not only be completed by families with children, but also by many handicapped persons. All caches and its stations can be directly accessed with strollers or wheelchairs, no tools are required (besides GPS and compass). In case of exceptions (like last meters not wheelchair accessible) these are stated clearly in the cache descriptions. Caches of this series are located within about 2km of the train station Barsinghausen.
Name starting with "CPT-M-xx:" Caching Proving Trail - Medium
This cache series can be completed by families with children, however, some stations might not be directly accessible with strollers or infants. Hiking trips could be of "a few kilometers" and stations might require some basic tools (like multi tool, tape measure). In general Multi or Mystery caches of this series can be completed within one hour. Caches of this series are located within about 4km of the train station Barsinghausen.
Name starting with "CPT-L-xx:" Caching Proving Trail - Large
Caches of this series typically require longer hikes or bike rides and the extended tool sets might be needed to solve some of the stations (like mirrors, magnets on a stick, rope). In general Multi or Mystery caches of this series can be completed within 2-3 hours. Caches of this series are located in and around the Deister.
Name starting with "CPT-XL-xx:" Caching Proving Trail - Extra Large
Caches of this series offer something unique and or special. Some caches might require special equipment (like climbing gear, boat) and some caches might take longer than half a day to solve. The Caches of this series are located in the Region of Hannover.
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