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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1. Stamping Point Merkurpfad – Saubrünnle Fountain loop from Bofsheim

5.33km

01:28

90m

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2. Saubrünnle Fountain – Löhleins Spring loop from Osterburken

14.9km

04:02

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Magic Birdhouse on Tree Stump – Carl-Orff-Straße Playground loop from Osterburken

8.37km

02:18

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 410 m

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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. Saubrünnle Fountain – Löhleins Spring loop from Osterburken

3. Magic Birdhouse on Tree Stump – Carl-Orff-Straße Playground loop from Osterburken

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