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Das Müssmannhaus — Geocache of the Week
- Mystery Cache
- GC48D69
- by die 2 Schachtmeister
- Location:
- Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
- N 51° 40.635 E 006° 52.571
Required for finding this Geocache of the Week: a tolerance for tight, pitch-black spaces.
The cache was built by these two guys, Joem and Andreas, collectively known as die 2 Schachtmeister. They’ve poured their souls, sweat, and earnings into creating this terrifyingly convincing haunted house-style geocache.
Solve the puzzle from the cache page and you’ll find yourself “trapped” inside the Müssmannhaus having been kidnapped… or so the story goes. The goal is simple: escape the house by finding the geocache.
How it Works
The Müssmannhaus is actually several huge shipping containers owned by the cache owners. They’re stacked together and are connected by a series of secret hallways, tiny tunnels, and hidden rooms inside. Any team of geocachers who enter the house (at least 3 people are required) will face difficult puzzles and eerie, dark places in their quest to make it through.
But it won’t be easy.
For one, things get really, really tight. The cache owners have actually written a warning for those attempting to find the cache:
In order to complete the adventure, you cannot have any — and we mean any — fear of tight, dark spaces. You’ll need to be able to fit your entire body through openings that are no bigger than 40 x 40 cm.
You also need to generally be okay with grisly things (fake grisly, of course), and be able to think under pressure.
Spoiler photos are regularly cleaned from the cache page, so you’ll need to pay a visit to the cache in person in order to find out what it’s really like.
But if you can’t make it out to Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany anytime soon, watch these videos (in German) about the cache to catch glimpses of what happens inside the Müssmannhaus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4glG_fWHIms
https://youtube.com/watch?v=zhuws9IjK7Q
The cache has garnered quite a fan club. On the one year anniversary of the Müssmannhaus’s publication, a celebration was held in the vicinity of the structure. There was even a replica cake!
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What’s On Your Geocaching Wish List?
The world is filled with millions of great geocaches: hidden gems in the city, peaceful vistas, trees to be scaled… With so much adventure out there (and so little time), what’s a geocacher to do?
The first step: make a list! Whether you’re planning a hike with friends or your dream vacation, lists help keep your geocaching life organized. And since the most recent update, planning your geocache outings just got easier. Premium members can now create and edit lists of geocaches directly from the Geocaching® app.
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Lists can also help you track those geocaches that you want — nay, need! — to find one day. Here are our some of our favorite geocaching wish lists:
- Geocaching’s Greatest Hits
- 4 Geocaches with Amazing Views
- 5 Dreamy Beaches with Awesome Geocaches
- 7 EarthCaches on 7 Continents
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HCue: How To Make a Hollow Book Geocache
Do you consider yourself a book nerd and a geocaching connoisseur? If yes, then this HCue video was created just for you. Grab yourself some glue, a few cutting tools, and a thick book (of witchcraft and wizardry), and you’ll have all of the necessary tools to create your own “Chamber of Secrets!”
What You’ll Need:
- Thick Book – Make sure it’s large enough to fit a logbook, Trackables, and other geocaching trinkets
- Box Cutter or X-Acto Knife*
- Saran Wrap
- Straight-Edge Ruler
- Pencil or Pen
- Power Drill – Optional but very helpful
- White Glue/Water Mixture – 70/30 ratio mixture
- Paint brush
- Band-aids… Just in case
Instructions:
- Select a page near the beginning of the book and use Saran Wrap to cover that page, the pages before it, and the front cover. This saved page will be used later on in the process.
- Firmly hold down the remaining pages and brush the outer edges with the glue/water mixture. The Saran Wrapped pages should be protected from the glue mixture.
- Place some sort of heavy object on top of the book and wait for the glue to dry. This should take around 15-30 minutes.
- After the glue dries, open the book to the first glued page. Draw 1/2 inch border inside the page edges using a writing utensil and ruler.
- If you have a power drill, drill a hole in each corner of the border. Using the ruler and cutting tool, start carefully cutting through the layers. Safety always comes first (as you saw in the video) so take your time cutting!
- Cut until you reach the back of the book. Do not cut the back cover. Then remove stray paper debris.
- Brush the inside edges and top of of the cut-out pages with glue/water mixture.
- Carefully remove the Saran Wrapped pages that you set aside step #1 and placed the saved page right before the cut-out pages onto the wet glue mixture.
- Close book, add weight, and let dry for another 15-30 minutes.
- Cut through saved page.
- Your hollow book geocache is now complete! You know what to do from here. And if you don’t, go here.**
*These should only be used by adults with experience handling these tools.
**These containers are placed commonly in libraries and other wonderful “book-filled” environments.
Shamrock Cafe — Geocache of the Week
- Traditional
- GCP8FN
- by saso_362, saso792 & Hunter
- Location:
- Kansas, United States
- N 39° 06.111 W 096° 22.340
Why is this Geocache of the Week:
Thousands of people criss-cross America’s heartland on Interstate 70 each day. However, only a rare few are aware of a highly-rated Kansas cafe. It’s located just a mile or so from the highway. But you won’t find this hot spot in any travel guide. It’s certainly not Michelin-rated. Nevertheless, it hosts a geocache that’s earned a favorite point from nearly 50 percent of those who’ve found it!
Shamrock Cafe is nestled among the renowned Flint Hills, the world’s largest remaining continuous area of tallgrass prairie. From here, you can see a beautiful sunset, or watch thunderstorms roll across the prairie. But come early, because seating is limited!
What the Cache Owner, saso_362, has to say:
Can you share a bit of history about the cache?
“I stumbled onto this spot while taking back roads to a virtual cache located a few miles north of here. As soon as I found the location, I knew it was just perfect for a cache. Quiet, remote, quirky and an awesome view. The property is owned by a local ranch – Shamrock Farms. They are aware of the cache and have been very supportive.”
When is the best time to visit?
“Sunset is best. But anytime is good, unless the Kansas weather is acting up.”
What do you hope people take away from this geocache?
“I just hope they take a minute to enjoy the view from the “Cafe.” This is one of those caches that make you realize it isn’t always about the numbers.”
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