Merkur-Mountain-Railway
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The Merkur, landmark of Baden-Baden,
was called "Grosser Staufen"
until the 17th century. The discovery
of a roman votive stone for
the god "Merkur" lead to its present
name.
All around the Merkur you can find
- next to a park with deck-chairs
and a reservation for deer and wild
boars -
countless paths for a more or less
long hike with beautiful views.
Among others there is a 2-hour hike
down to Baden-Baden all the way to
our house..
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View on Baden-Baden from the moving
Merkur-Mountain-Railway
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Up the peak (2227 ft.), drives the
Merkur-Mountain-Railway,
a panorama railway that offers spectacular
views on its way
up the Merkur with a 54% angle of
ascent.
Once on the top of the Merkur, you
can go even higher.
Take the elevator to reach the observation
deck of the Merkur-Tower
and enjoy a view of Baden-Baden,
the northern Black Forest
and even the French Vogese Mountains.
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You will never forget this view
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