We loved watching the paragliders taking off from the mountain top and cruising on the thermals above our heads.Great views.Easy to get to (various scenic walking routes up/down or a 2 Euro cable car).Tower on the top which was free to climb/had a free lift, for even better panoramic views.Cafe at the top for coffee and cake.
My wife and I recently took the trip up the mountain to watch the hangliders, and to observe the views. All I can say is that this was a phenomenal way to spend some spare time while in Baden Baden. Check out the following link for our complete write up on Merkur Mountain.http://www.submergedoaks.com/blog/2014/10/6/castle-ruins-and-mountain-tops
I love this place, it has an ride in the The Merkur Funicular Railway, that pulls you up slowly, by cable on rails, you pay 4 Euros return, the ride up is breath-taking, it almost feels like a roller coaster ride, it is so steep, so if you don't like heights, don't look down, but once you get to the top which takes 5 Minutes, the views are stunning you can see all of Baden-Below with the Black Forest and surrounding Merkur Mountains, there is a beautiful seated restaurant that sit on the edge of the mountain where you can enjoy Brockwurst with fries and a Beer. Some Days they have the Para-gliders and it's amazing to watch. if you walk a little up near the Tower, there are Lido type wooden benches for couples to lay down together in the Sun. If you are fit or like a walk, don't take the lift down, follow the small road it takes one Hour to walk down, and you have some stunning scenery and wildlife, sometimes you only see 2-3 people in the whole Hour, and it brings you down near the Car Park, near the Big Wheel, at the entrance of the Lift, it's a magical place for Romance, and great place for a picnic, or a bite to eat, it's stunning!!! Website addresshttp://www.baden-baden.de/en/sport-leisure/excursion-destinations/merkur-mountain-baden-baden/
such a nice and easy hike up and down the mountain. the view from the tower overlooking the black forest is breath taking. this is probably the highlight of my visit to Baden Baden.
The funicular is easily reached by public transport from the centre of Baden-Baden, and the Mountain is well worth a visit. But choose a clear day for the best view.
Great view of the surrounding mountains and the city below. On a clear day, take a trip up the watch tower and you won't regret it. A great place for family picnics or just to laze around.
Not too crowded, reasonable prices for food in the restaurant and amazing views from the observation tower.
Our visit on May 11 at 10am was the clearest, see forever, I have ever experienced at the top of the Merkur. The historical cable car track was lined with rhododendrons and the top of the mountain was cool and crisp. You could clearly see the Vosges and around the back of the restaurant, the Murg valley and mountains. Sit on the log -- or on a bench - and enjoy watching the sky divers glide over Baden-Baden. Walk up towards the tower and there are wooden recliners for sun bathing. The Merkur is always worth a visit.
Panoramic views of the Black Forest and the city of Baden-Baden from the top, a playground, great picnic spot and point of departure for day hikes in the area or just back down into town.
We were staying in the Murg Valley and did a full day in Baden Baden. In the late afternoon we went up the funicular (no driver; no lines; the train was waiting just for us) and walked around the top of the hill. You have a great view of the city, the Rhine Valley and the northern part of the Murg Valley.