Mt Merkur

Though modest in height, the 668m Mt Merkur commands widescreen views of Baden-Baden and the Murg Valley. It’s a popular spot for paragliding, gentle hiking and family picnics. From the summit, visit Rapunzel’s tower for breathtaking views over the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest, or catch some rays on the sun loungers. The Merkurstüble restaurant is a lovely spot to grab a beer or an ice cream while watching the paragliders take off from the hillside launch site in good weather. Local buses 204 and 205 stop near the Merkurbergbahn, one of Europe’s steepest funiculars, which has been trundling to the top since 1913.