View from Merkur Mountain – Eberstein Castle loop from Bergstation MerkurBergbahn

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View from Merkur Mountain – Eberstein Castle loop from Bergstation MerkurBergbahn

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View from Merkur Mountain – Eberstein Castle loop from Bergstation MerkurBergbahn

08:28

27.3km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Untere Murg (LSG)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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55 m

View from Merkur Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over Baden-Baden, the surrounding Northern Black Forest, but also with a distant view over the Rhine plain to the Vosges and the Palatinate Forest.

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236 m

Merkur Tower (Merkurturm)

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You can also stay here longer, e.g.
- Enjoy the view
- climb the tower (with elevator if necessary)
- to bathe in the sun
- Visit the excursion restaurant
- To eat vespers
- To watch paragliders

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544 m

View of the Rhine Valley from Merkur

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On Mercury you have a view of Baden-Baden and the Black Forest on the one hand and on the other hand you look over Gaggenau to Karlsruhe

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6.79 km

Gernsbach Old Town

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The historic city center of Gernsbach is under monument protection. The city wall with the stork tower, the old town hall and the many half-timbered houses characterize the cityscape.

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9.08 km

Luisenruhe on the Gernsbach Legends Trail

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The history of the angel's pulpit is explained here. And there is also a view of the valley from the same.

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9.81 km

Eberstein Castle

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Vineyard, hotel, starred restaurant and castle tavern in a fantastic location with a beautiful view of the vines, the valley and the surrounding mountains. Be sure to get information about …

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13.9 km

Nachtigall

Mountain Pass

18.5 km

St. Joseph's Chapel

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Quiet location with beautiful views of the vineyards. Ideal for a short rest or quiet contemplation.

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18.8 km

Marienkapelle Eckberg and View of Baden-Baden

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Cute chapel from which you have a beautiful view over Baden-Baden.

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27.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

5.10 km

2.13 km

1.86 km

1.17 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

8.35 km

7.15 km

5.60 km

4.25 km

1.43 km

461 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

March 23, 2025,Ortenauer Weinpfad Etappe 1 Gernsbach-B.Baden

A great stage of the Ortenau Wine Trail, nominated for Germany's most beautiful hiking trail in 2025.
After leaving Gernsbach, with its several old buildings, and climbing to the war memorial, the first beautiful views present themselves. The fantastic Eberpfad trail leads to Eberstein Castle, where more wonderful views open up. The trail continues gently uphill for a while on …

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February 27, 2022,Ortenauer Weinpfad_Etappe 1_Gernsbach <> Baden-Baden ⭐️⭐️

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The story of the first stage of this long-distance hiking trail is quickly told. After starting in the town center of Gernsbach, the route initially climbs steeply to the war memorial on the Rumpelstein. From here you have a beautiful view of Gernsbach's old town and the Murg. This is followed by the most beautiful part of this …

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