Merkur, Mountain summit in Baden-Baden, Germany
The Merkur rises 669 meters above Baden-Baden, featuring steep slopes covered with dense forest vegetation of the Black Forest region.
The mountain received its name from a Roman votive stone dedicated to Mercury, discovered in the 16th century and now preserved in Baden-Baden Municipal Museum.
The summit houses an observation tower from 1837, serving as both a radio transmitter and a viewing platform over the Rhine Valley.
Visitors reach the top through the Merkur Funicular Railway, which spans 1,200 meters with gradients of up to 54 percent.
The mountain includes a wildlife park at its base containing red deer, fallow deer, and mouflons within their natural habitat.
Location: Baden-Baden
Elevation above the sea: 669 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 48.76445,8.28053
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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