Geocaching - Via Beinheim

community hall

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.829 EST 008°05.417

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.829,8 05.417

There are many way-marked footpaths, ideal for family or easy walks, in the "Land" of Seltz-Lauterbourg. Each walk leads towards a different landscape (Rhine, forest, protected site, Ried, plain, orchards....) allowing you to discover the wealth of our pretty area.

What color is the circle on the top panel? red =1, blue =0, purple =2

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the headquarters of the association of LOCal authorities

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.904 EST 008°05.154

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.904,8 05.154

Originally, the large building was occupied by the beadle of the Duke of Baden. After its sale, it was converted into a manor house and set in a great park in which reminders of the General's campaigns could be found, especially a 5 m high pyramid which, sadly, was subsequently destroyed. Beneath the car park, at the front of the house, is a vaulted cellar in which a gallery emerged from the direction of the church or the presbytery. After the General's death, the building was converted into a school which was in service until 1977. For a time, it was used as a meeting room and lodging. The building was briefly a chemist's shop before it became the headquarters of the Association of Local Authorities.

Who once lived in this house? Albert Schweitzer =7, Tomi Ungerer =5, Jean-Adam Schramm, Baron of the Empire =8

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the blue house

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.873 EST 008°05.148

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.873,8 05.148

The Blue House is one of the oldest houses in Beinheim. A small half-timbered house, it is typical of the living quarters of the small farmers who formed the majority of the village's population. Day-to-day life happened in the main on the ground floor and the attic space was largely neglected. Doomed to demolition, it was saved from destruction by the municipality, which had it dismantled and rebuilt. It was painted blue, a color symbolic of Catholic families and woodworkers.

From when does this house date? 17e s =1, 18e s =8, 16e s =3,

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general schramm's tomb

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.901 EST 008°05.022

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.901,8 05.022

Jean-Adam Schramm was born in Beinheim in 1760 and died there in 1826 after a very adventurous life. Born into a poor family, he enlisted in a regiment before the French Revolution. His courage and his good luck helped him to rise through the ranks of military life to end up as a general and Baron of the Empire. He took part in every campaign during the Napoleonic era, from Egypt to Russia. A great many of the so-called facts of his life are apocryphal but he ended his life as Mayor of Beinheim and is interred in front of the doors to the Parish Church. This tomb is all that remains of the cemetery that once surrounded the Church. It was renovated during the German annexation and more recently by the municipality.

What animal is shown on the coat of arms on the tomb? a lion =6, a horse =4, a deer =9

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clock mechanism

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.886 EST 008°05.052

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.886,8 05.052

When the church clock was electrified, the old mechanism was dismantled and lay neglected at the top of the church tower whence it was recently brought down, renovated and exhibited on the church square.

In which year was this clock manufactured? 1710 =7, 1840 =1, 1849 =5

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temporary garden

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.955 EST 008°05.038

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.955,8 05.038

A former priest's garden, the parish fête was once held here. Adjoined by a river, the Sauer, its origin certainly has something to do with the glacis forming part of the fortifications of the castle next door. Now an ornamental garden, it allows the municipal gardeners free reign to express their imagination and talent. Stands set up as supporting structures for the castle mount are used at country festivals.

How many wooden beams are there before we reach the deck? 29 =1, 26 =0, 28 =2

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old people's home

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.940 EST 008°05.007

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.940,8 05.007

Originally, in the High Middle Ages, a manor house was built here, on a man-made castle mount. Later, there was a hunting lodge belonging to the Barons of Fleckenstein (the presiding lords), which was converted into a presbytery. Completely rebuilt apart from the two walls opposite the church, the building has retained its general appearance and was converted to house senior citizens with rooms upstairs.

What originally stood on the site of this house? a monastery =3, a farm =6, a castle =7

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city hall

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°51.787 EST 008°05.071

Google maps coordinates: 48 51.787,8 05.071

Rebuilt in the middle of the 20th century, the present day building has retained the look of its forerunner, except for the bell turret, which was originally placed at the front of the building. The glazed walkway that connects the building to the annex is quite recent.

What can be found on the roof? a stork's nest =0, a bell turret =9, solar panels =3

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cache

Well done! You have all the clues, the cache is located at:

GPS coordinates: NORD 48°5A.BCD EST 008°0E.FGH

Google maps coordinates: 48 5A.BCD,8 0E.FGH

These are the vestiges of Baron Schramm's park. With the passage of time, his former garden has disappeared. As part of a policy to promote local heritage, it has been replaced by a botanic garden designed by the landscape gardener, Agnès Daval: over a smaller surface area, brought together in regular flower beds, is a rich collection of wild plants typical of the Rhine Valley, and perennials, among which some glorious peonies, in addition to roses from the beginning of the 19th century; a little further lies a generous stretch of meadow lawn adorned with a gazebo and bordered by shrub hedged. In 2017, it was converted into a theme garden with giants' heads.