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  • City: Trutnov
  • Genre: Historical legend

The Poet's Secret

Legend has it that an unpublished manuscript by the poet Uffo Horn lies hidden somewhere in Trutnov. Set off from his monument into the streets of the old town and crack the ciphers that lead to it.

Game details

Genre
Historical legend
Route
2 km
Time
1.5–2 h
Difficulty
medium (2/3)
Age
age 12+
Pushchair
yes, steps can be avoided
Phones
1–4 phones

Recommended from age 12; younger children solve together with a parent on the parent's phone.

The story

Trutnov has a poet of its own. Uffo Horn really did live here, and his monument still stands in the town. But there is a story about it that you will not find in any textbook.

Legend has it that the builders of the monument, going through the poet's estate, found a manuscript that had never been published. They did not hand it over to the town. They hid it somewhere no one knew and encrypted the way to it, so that only someone worthy of the manuscript would ever find it.

Set off from the poet's monument into the streets of the old town and follow the clues to the hiding place. No guide and no tour – just your phones, your gear and heads that work together. You play outdoors, at your own pace. Whether you are worthy of the manuscript, you will find out at the finish.

What is real and what is made up: Uffo Horn really did live in Trutnov. The unpublished manuscript is a legend – or is it?

Up to 4 roles. Each has its own gear.

Every phone in your team sees something the others cannot. You will only crack the secret by putting your gear together. You will find out who is who at the start.

How the game works

When you cannot play

Your game stays valid – just pick another day.

    No restrictions at the moment.

    The start and practical information

    Start
    At the monument to the poet Uffo Horn in the City Park (Městský park), Trutnov
    Finish
    The game ends near the bus station, close to the town centre
    Parking
    U Studny car park, Pražská 135 – paid, about 200 m from the park
    At weekends free of charge in front of the Bohuslav Martinů Hall, Úpická 520
    Getting there
    Local bus: Na Struze stop, a few minutes' walk from the park. Train: Trutnov hlavní nádraží (main station), about 1 km.
    Cafés and toilets
    There are cafés along the route where you can stop, including for the toilet
    When
    Play in daylight
    When you cannot play

    What to bring

    • A charged phone, ideally a power bank
    • Mobile data
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Something to drink

    Price and purchase

    CZK 890 per team

    Introductory price CZK 890 per team. From 1 January 2027 the regular price is CZK 1,290.

    For four people that is about CZK 223 each.

    What is included

    • The story and ciphers in the streets of Trutnov
    • Up to 4 roles, each with its own gear
    • Hints
    • Valid for 12 months – play whenever you like
    • In Czech and English

    Giving it as a present? Gift voucher

    Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No account needed.

    Questions about this game

    All questions and answers are in Help

    CZK 890 per teamintroductory price