orecast2026-07-13
orecast is now on YouTube
We have launched our own YouTube channel with cool education videos about exactly what sits on the map: fossils, ores, dinosaurs and more. Clearly explained, with real sites. Come by and subscribe.
2026-07-09
Panning for gold in the Rhine: how it really works with a pan
There is real gold in the Rhine gravel, washed out by hand for centuries. What is in there, where to start and how to lift the flakes from the black sand. An honest guide.
2026-07-03
The orecast app for iPhone is almost ready
The orecast iPhone app is almost ready: the same honest geo-data as on the web, plus favourites, location search, GPX export and offline maps for the field.
2026-06-22
New on the map: caves and old mines
More than 63,000 caves, karst features and historic mining points have been added, with a clear warning where entering them is dangerous.
2026-06-15
orecast is live: honest geo-data for Europe
What's beneath a place: minerals, fossils, history. Based on real data instead of guesswork.