Merkur (mountain)
| Merkur | |
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 Merkur and Baden-Baden seen from Fremersberg | |
| Elevation | 668 m (2,192 ft) |
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Baden-Baden, Gernsbach, Germany |
| Coordinates | 48°45′42″N 08°16′50″E / 48.76167°N 8.28056°ECoordinates: 48°45′42″N 08°16′50″E / 48.76167°N 8.28056°E |
Merkur is a mountain in 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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