One of the oldest and steepest funicular railways in Germany. A fantastic route – a straight climb to the Merkur summit.

Opening hours, current fares, technical data, webcam, and much more online: stadtwerke-baden-baden.de/de/mobilitaet-freizeit/merkurbahn

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Alfred M 😁🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚶‍♂️

January 5, 2021

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Historic train. Great experience the drive and the later view. Restaurant on the mountain is also good.

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Armin

February 16, 2019

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Climbing aid to Mercury, which is often used for the ascent and descent.

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1. Old Hohenbaden Castle – Battertfelsen Trail loop from Baden-Baden

10.7km

03:21

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Viewpoint at Merkur Tower – View from Merkur Mountain loop from Talstation MerkurBergbahn

10.3km

03:10

370m

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

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3. Vineyard view of Lichtental – View of Märzenbachtal loop from Talstation MerkurBergbahn

14.2km

04:06

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 300 m

Weather

Sunday 25 January

7°C

-1°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Merkur Funicular Railway

1. Old Hohenbaden Castle – Battertfelsen Trail loop from Baden-Baden

2. Viewpoint at Merkur Tower – View from Merkur Mountain loop from Talstation MerkurBergbahn

3. Vineyard view of Lichtental – View of Märzenbachtal loop from Talstation MerkurBergbahn

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