The Limes Hiking Trail, also known as the Merkur Trail, is a circular hiking trail in Osterburken that is approximately 9.1 kilometers long. Numerous sights are located along the trail, including the remains of a Roman watchtower, historic fountains such as the Saubrünnle, and the Jupiter Bank, an idyllic resting place.

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Hiking

You can admire this path all year round, but you should wear good shoes.
You can also ride a bike. It's not a paved path, it goes over hill and dale through the forest.

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2. Osterburken Railway Station – Magic Birdhouse on Tree Stump loop from Osterburken

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3. Saubrünnle Fountain – Löhleins Spring loop from Osterburken

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Elevation 410 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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94 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Osterburken, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Limes Hiking Trail

1. Stamping Point Merkurpfad – Saubrünnle Fountain loop from Bofsheim

2. Osterburken Railway Station – Magic Birdhouse on Tree Stump loop from Osterburken

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