Merkur (Baden-Baden)

Merkur
Merkur seen from Baden-Baden
Elevation	668 m (2,192 ft)
Location
Location	Baden-Baden, Gernsbach  Germany
Coordinates	48°45′42″N 08°16′50″E / 48.76167°N 8.28056°E / 48.76167; 8.28056Coordinates: 48°45′42″N 08°16′50″E / 48.76167°N 8.28056°E / 48.76167; 8.28056

Merkur is a mountain of the northern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located between Baden-Baden and Gernsbach. A funicular railway, the Merkurbergbahn, climbs the mountain from Baden-Baden. An observation and radio tower stands atop the Merkur.

The mountain was named after Mercury, the Roman god of trade. An ancient Roman votive relief of Mercury was found on the mountain in the 17th century.

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  A car of the funicular railway

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  The ancient Roman votive relief of Mercury is on display on top of the mountain

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  The Merkur is a popular launch site for paragliders

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  The observation tower