This palisade is a replica and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes. It provides an insight into how the Romans secured their borders and is a fascinating introduction to the historical walk along the Limes.

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The replica of a palisade fence marks the starting point of the Merkurweg.

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Right at the hiking parking lot…

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Elevation 290 m

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Friday 13 March

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

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Palisade at the Start of the Merkur Trail

1. Römerpfad Quality Trail: Osterburken Mercury Path

2. Löhleins Spring – Quellnymphe Sculpture loop from Osterburken

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

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