Geocaching.com Presents: LOST Places - GERMANY 'Stadt im Wald'

Upon discovering this Geocaching YouTube video, I felt reanimated because a few months ago I decided to start trying to learn the German language.  Although, to be honest it has been slow going since I am attempting to teach myself German through various online lessons, etc.  Even though I still have a lot of Deutsch lernen to do, I was happy to be able to understand a few words such as:

• Stadt [shtat] = City
• Wald [valt] = Forest

So then, 'Stadt im Wald' in English means 'City in the Forest'.

• mein Name ist (insert your name here) [miyn nahmuh ist] = My name is ...
• und mein Geocaching Name ist ... = and my geocaching name is ...
• alten Plätze [alten pletsuh] = old places
• klein [kliyn] = small
• The word 'Geocaching' [GEE-oh-cashing] is a no brainer.

Anyways, maybe this will inspire some of you to learn another language, and expand your Geocaching territory!

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Note:  This video is spoken entirely in German. Click the CC button for English or German subtitles.



About this video:

 

Watch the first Geocaching.com Presents video from Germany. Join a group of German geocachers as they explore a Lost Place cache. Lost Place Caches takes geocachers to a location that has been all but forgotten by time. Follow a group of geocachers as they search an abandoned Soviet military base. It's located in what used to be East Germany.

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Sehe das erste "Geocaching.com Presents" Video aus Deutschland. Schließ dich der Gruppe von deutschen Geocachern an, als sie einen Lost Place, der sie zur einer ehemaligen sowjetischen Militärbasis führt, erforschen.

 

Geocache Location of reference:

Brandenburg, Germany

N 53°03  E 013° 22

(“Stadt im Wald” GC17K3A GEOCACHE OF THE WEEK – June 6, 2011)

 

This Geocache looks like so much freakin’ fun!   :D 

If you are planning a VaCachen, you may also want to read these posts:

• Planning Your Next VaCachen
• 5 Reasons to Geocache Around the World
• I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For ... Ireland's Best Caches
• Vaya geocaching en Chile!

UPDATE:

Sadly, I have to report that this popular Multi-Cache is no longer.  After the demolition of parts of the site, damage allegedly caused by geocachers, and too many visitors in the late evening hours, the final access point has been sealed forever by the forester.  The owner of the cache (hornesia caches) has terminated the cache.
"City in the forest (GC17K3A) was undoubtedly one of the most famous German Lost Places caches. Was similar to known really just "The Ruins of prow" which was sent to the archive forever also a few weeks ago."

R.I.P. Stadt im Wald

Never fear!  There are still thousands of geocaches to find throughout Germany and Europe.

Geocaching in Deutschland Geocaching.de - Die deutschsprachige Informationsplattform über das Hobby Geocaching in Deutschland.  (The German-language platform for information on the hobby of geocaching in Germany.)

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For ... Ireland's Best Caches

Geocaching Ireland Links:

www.geocaching.com "Ireland - Best Caches (shared, public)"

Geocaching Ireland @ www.geocachingireland.com

JoeVlogsTV's channel (Irishman, vlogger, geocaching enthusiast)

trackable Geocaching Ireland coin

from Geocaching Ireland (www.geocachingireland.ie)

Vaya geocaching en Chile!

Go Chile is a online travel agency offering consulting services and reviews on hotels in Chile, tours, cruises, flights and car rental deals.

GoChile.com offers up some insight and advice on geocaching in Chile:

Where to Practice

Although the sport is very recent, nearly 340.000 hidden caches exist in more that 130 countries around the world. The numbers in South America are growing, with about 500 caches (as of Nov, 2006) and Chile being the most developed geocaching country with around 165. We hope that soon more gocachers will unite us.

Geocaching is not solely about searching, but also hiding caches. For more information on how to hide caches, refer to Geocaching.com.

You can search geocaches in Chile, from Geocaching.com with the link below:

* Geocaches in Chile

Recommendations

- Take the same precautions that you would when you go on a hike or trekking trip.
- Advise or warn someone about your travel itinerary
- Take a map, water, sun protection and a flashlight in case the night catches you in the way.
- Do not underestimate the time for the trip. The distance of the GPS indicates a direct route.
- Choose a cache in accordance with the difficulty and your abilities as well as the people who are accompanying you.
- It is convenient that you familiarize yourself with the area through a topo map and identify the possible obstacles and dangers.

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While you are in Chile, you might also want to plan a trip to Rapa Nui island (aka Easter Island, Spanish: Isla de Pascua). Do a little more geocaching and sightseeing amongst ancient stone statues, called "moai" by the islanders.

The "GeoKs”(JEE-oh-kays) chronicled their island geocaching adventure on their blog, Geocaching Around the World – Chile (Rapa Nui), which also includes some awesome photographs!

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Got a case of Wanderlust? Thinking about living abroad? A US expat currently living in Chile, Leslie Foreman's site (www.leslieforman.com) has some great tips on how to become a global citizen! Also, read her article on Brazen Life; How to Launch Your Career Overseas.

5 Reasons to Geocache Around the World

GO GLOBAL! Here is an article that will inspire you...

Harness Your Inner Amazing Race Contestant: 5 Reasons to Geocache Around the World
By Mary Richardson, March 29th, 2010 on BootsnAll Travel Network (go here to read full article)

Here are their five reasons to incorporate geocaching into your travel plans.

1. Geocaching Has Gone Global
"Since its inception, the geocache craze has spread all over the world – and I mean all over.

Not only are there caches right now probably within a 20 mile radius of you, but they are waiting to be discovered in thousands of international locations. There are caches hidden among the temple ruins of Angkor Wat, side alleys in Barcelona, and jungles in Okinawa.

This means that you can participate almost any place you happen to be visiting, or design trips based on descriptions sounding interesting to you. Perhaps even more relevant in these trying economic times, however, is that you can trek around your own city and entertain that wanderlust without ever leaving home."

2. Geocaching Takes You Off the Beaten Path
"While searching for that cache down a side street in Rome, for example, you might find a tasty hole in the wall to eat your lunch, which could end up being the best Italian food of your life. Or you might saunter through a public park in China and come upon an interesting artistic performance."

3. Geocaching Gets You Closer to Nature
"Because the caches are stashed where they can’t easily be tampered with, you’ll sometimes find yourself immersed in natural beauty."

4. Geocaching is Great for Planners and Spontaneous Sorts
"In fact, geocaching appeals to both types of traveler as it provides a short-term specific goal and chance environments. In addition, it’s ideal for imparting that same sense of purpose for solo travelers as well as families with children, who perhaps need a reason to be excited about being away from home."

5. Geocaching Involves You in a Community
"Geocaching enhances your sense of involvement in a dynamic global community. You’re encouraged to record your discoveries online as well as post anecdotes and pictures of your enterprises.

More importantly, you’re given a unique opportunity to “craft” experiences for others to enjoy. Did you stumble upon a special waterfall while hiking in Hawaii? Place a cache nearby and bestow the encounter on a fellow nature-lover. Wandering around narrow side streets in Tokyo, did you find an interesting temple? Hide a geocache in a crevice in the wall and lead another person right to it."

www.bootsnall.com

Geocaching etc. | Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Geocaching | Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Explore the scenic trails on the grounds at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge on an exciting geocaching adventure that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

We've placed a number of hidden caches throughout the trails for geocachers to discover. Find trinkets from other travelers who have stayed with us. Make your own personal addition to a cache!

•GPS devices available for rent, or you may bring your own
•Caches hidden on 640 acres
•Coordinates available at the tour desk

Find out more about geocaching in Talkeetna,
call us at (907) 733-9516

Hike Alaska's pristine wilderness
Photo courtesy Talkeetna Nature Guides

Hiking & Walking Tours | Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Explore Talkeetna's beautiful wilderness with an experienced naturalist guide. A new scene of beauty unfolds around every turn.

Look for loons and kingfishers on the lakes, moose and bears in the woods, and Mt. McKinley on the horizon. This lush, oldgrowth forest is alive with songbirds, wildflowers, berries and mushrooms. You'll enjoy a trip like this in any sort of weather!

•Departure Time: 6:00 pm
•Distance: 3 miles
•Elevation Gain: 200 feet

For more information or to reserve your naturalist-lead tour, call us at
(907)733-9516

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
http://www.talkeetnalodge.com/geocaching.html
CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation
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Trapper Creek/Talkeetna Points of Interest

• Talkeetna Airport (TKA)
8.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Skwentna Airport (SKW)
36.0 miles SW of Trapper Creek city center.

Geocaches in the Area

• The Bunny Cache (GC2QA1X) - Trapper Creek
4.4 miles NE of Trapper Creek city center.
• snowmachine fun (GC2BKAZ)
5.1 miles SE of Trapper Creek city center.
• Big Su Sunset (GC29VWE) - Talkeetna
7.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• yagotaluvthissport (GC2EK97) - Talkeetna
7.5 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Roadhouse Stop #01 - Talkeetna (GC1JCH1) - Talkeetna
7.6 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Kiss a Moose (GC1DXVK) - Talkeetna
7.7 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• WildWoods Treasure Chest (GC2F8V7) - Talkeetna
7.9 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna View (GC12YHH) - Talkeetna
8.0 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna Treasure (GC63EC) - Talkeetna
8.1 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• X, Y, and Z (GC223Z5) - Talkeetna Lakes
8.9 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• X Lake (GC1WQKY) - Talkeetna Lakes
9.1 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Tigger Lake (GC1327X)
9.3 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna Lakes (GC2B8HM) - Talkeetna Lakes
9.5 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.

Waymarks in the Area

• McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge - Talkeetna, AK
17.7 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Talkeetna Moose Kissing Photo Op
7.7 miles E of Trapper Creek city center.
• Mountain Identifier Orientation Table, Denali, Alaska
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Denali Viewpoint Compass Rose, Alaska
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Denali Viewpoint Binoculars, Alaska
20.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Memorial to Plane Crash, Denali State Park, AK
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Army Sgt Bondsteel, Denali State Park, AK
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Denali State Park Milepost 147, Alaska
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.
• Bear Resemblance, Denali Park, AK
31.0 miles N of Trapper Creek city center.