Merkur Tower (Merkurturm) – View from Merkur Mountain loop from Rastatter Ried (NSG)

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Merkur Tower (Merkurturm) – View from Merkur Mountain loop from Rastatter Ried (NSG)

Moderate

5.0

(7)

riders

Merkur Tower (Merkurturm) – View from Merkur Mountain loop from Rastatter Ried (NSG)

03:08

44.8km

630m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.5 km for 93 m

After 29.9 km for 146 m

After 30.2 km for 52 m

After 30.7 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.2 km

Kellersbild on the Chaisenweg

Highlight • Monument

Nice way from Baden-Baden to Rotenfels

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19.1 km

Merkurstraße Ascent to Merkur Mountain

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

there are several ways up to Mercury. This is also called "Merkurstrasse". For me the most relaxed way to the top.

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23.5 km

Merkur Tower (Merkurturm)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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23.9 km

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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25.0 km

Satteleiweg Junction and Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Significant path spider on the way to Mercury, Baden-Baden and the Murg Valley.

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25.0 km

Fee-Schlapper Hut at Binsenwasen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Interesting construction, the "Fee-Schlapper-Hütte" at Binsenwasen. Nicely located on the pass between Merkur and kleinem Staufenberg and something different than the "usual" mountain huts.

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30.1 km

A beautiful 19th-century building. Neoclassical on the exterior, French Rococo on the interior. It has a permanent ensemble for spoken theater, mostly classics. Occasional guest performances, including operas, are also …

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44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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