Merkur Mountain, Baden-Baden

Name: Merkur Mountain
Address: Merkuriusberg 2, Baden-Baden, 76530, Germany

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Merkur Mountain: A Scenic Escape in Baden-Baden, Germany

Perched above the charming spa town of Baden-Baden, Merkur Mountain offers visitors a serene getaway with breathtaking views of the Black Forest and the surrounding valleys. As a prominent feature of the region, this mountain is not only a natural paradise but also an attraction that enriches the cultural landscape of Baden-Baden.

Rising gracefully to an altitude of 668 meters, Merkur Mountain, also known as Merkurberg, is easily accessible to tourists seeking adventure or relaxation. One of the highlights of visiting Merkur Mountain is the Merkur Funicular Railway, known as the MerkurBergbahn. This funicular, one of the steepest in Germany, provides a smooth and scenic ride to the top, where visitors are greeted with panoramic vistas that are especially stunning at sunset.

Once at the summit, guests can indulge in a variety of activities. For the actively inclined, there are numerous hiking trails that weave through the lush forest, offering opportunities to spot local wildlife and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Paragliding enthusiasts will find Merkur Mountain to be an ideal launch point for soaring above the scenic landscape, while those looking for a more leisurely experience can dine at the mountain-top restaurant or simply relax at the observation deck.

For families, Merkur Mountain is a delightful destination. Children can enjoy the playground facilities, and the entire family can partake in a game of mini-golf with a view. Additionally, the mountain is equipped with a barbecue area, allowing visitors to have a picnic while immersed in the beauty of the Black Forest.

Merkur Mountain is a year-round destination. In the warmer months, the mountain's meadows burst into bloom with a colorful array of wildflowers, while in winter, the snow-covered slopes offer a picturesque setting for winter walks.

Local name: Merkur Elevation: 2193 ftCoordinates: 48°45'52"N, 8°16'50"E

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Merkuriusberg 2Baden-Baden 76530 Germany

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Nearby attractions include: Battert, Brahms House, Alt Eberstein, Theater Baden-Baden.

1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Battert, Baden-Baden
41 min walk • The Battert is a hill, 567.9 m above sea level, on the western edge of the Northern Black Forest north of Baden-Baden in Germany.
1.6 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Brahms House, Baden-Baden
42 min walk • The Brahms House, also known as Lichtental No. 8, is a biographical museum dedicated to Johannes Brahms in Baden-Baden, Germany. The museum is centered on the building's attic, where Brahms lived and worked on his music while in residence.
1.4 miN
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Alt Eberstein, Baden-Baden
37 min walk • The ruins of Alt-Eberstein are the remains of the former Schloss Eberstein, located on a hill near the town of Ebersteinburg and directly upstream of the modern city of Baden-Baden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
2 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater Baden-Baden, Baden-Baden
51 min walk • Theater Baden-Baden at Goetheplatz is the city theater of Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. At the instigation of Edouard Bénazet, a former casino director, the theater was modeled on the Paris Opera by Charles Couteau.
1.7 miW
Fabergé eggs and other decorative items
Fabergé Museum, Baden-Baden
44 min walk • The Fabergé Museum is a privately owned museum located in the German spa city of Baden-Baden, dedicated to items made by the Russian jewellery firm Fabergé. It was opened by Russian art collector Alexander Ivanov on 9 May 2009.
1.8 miSW
Park
Lichtentaler Allee, Baden-Baden
47 min walk • The Lichtentaler Allee is a historic park and arboretum, set out as a 2.3 kilometer strolling avenue along the west bank of the river Oos in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is open daily without charge.
~20 ftSE
Tower
Merkur Tower, Baden-Baden
1 min walk • The Merkur Tower is an observation tower on the Merkur near Baden-Baden, at 8°16'50" E and 48°45'52" N. The tower has been in use since 8 April 1950 by the former SWF as a transmission tower for FM-radio and, since 1953, television.
1.7 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Lichtenthal Abbey, Baden-Baden
45 min walk • Lichtenthal Abbey is a Cistercian nunnery in Lichtenthal in the town of Baden-Baden, Germany.
1.7 miW
Thermal spa, Roman bath, Spa
Friedrichsbad, Baden-Baden
45 min walk • The Friedrichsbad is a spa in the city of Baden-Baden in Germany. The Neo-renaissance spa building was completed in 1877.
1.9 miW
48°45'15"N • 8°14'28"E
Bertholdbad, Baden-Baden
50 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
1.8 miW
Forts and castles
New Castle, Baden-Baden
46 min walk • The New Castle on the Florentine Hill in Baden-Baden was the seat of the Margraves of Baden from the late 15th to the end of the 17th century, or from 1535 of the Margraves of Baden-Baden.