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Baden-Württemberg

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Osterburken

Römerpfad Quality Trail: Osterburken Mercury Path

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Osterburken

Römerpfad Quality Trail: Osterburken Mercury Path

Moderate

4.6

(124)

353

hikers

Römerpfad Quality Trail: Osterburken Mercury Path

02:24

8.76km

140m

Hiking

The Mercury Trail is a nearly nine-kilometer-long circular route near Osterburken. Geological, historical and scenic highlights alternate along the way.

Mercury is the messenger of the gods and the god of thieves, trade and travelers. He is depicted with a herald's staff, winged helmet, winged shoes and often with a…

by Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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13 m

Palisade at the Start of the Merkur Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

This palisade is a replica and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes. It provides an insight into how the Romans secured their borders and is a fascinating introduction to the historical walk along the Limes.

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2.95 km

Excavation by Shinroku Shimokawa (Sculpture Cycle Route Osterburken)

Highlight • Monument

A very special work of art, because everyone can take part. Grab the excavation tool and continue to uncover the stone. Over time, more and more of the work of art will become visible.

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4.07 km

Jupiter Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Jupiter Bench offers a wonderful opportunity to take a break and enjoy the view of the region's picturesque landscape. The bench is named after the Roman god Jupiter, who was …

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5.65 km

Quellnymphe Sculpture

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The monument is a recast and blends harmoniously into the landscape, while highlighting the importance of springs in Roman times.

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8.76 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

2.64 km

815 m

670 m

201 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.25 km

1.84 km

1.26 km

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

19°C

71 %

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October 9, 2022,Merkur-Römerpfad-Osterburken

There are more pictures and a report here:
meine.stimme.de/heilbronn/kultur-freizeit/projekt-2022-roemerpfade-odenwald-d186936.html/action/recommend/1/send/1/#form

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July 19, 2024,Römerpfade im Odenwald #2 Merkurpfad bei Osterburken 🥾🚶‍♂️🚶🏻‍♀️

I packed everything I thought I would need: long trouser legs (brought along for nothing), my "ultra-light folding hiking stool" in case there were no benches for a rest (packed for nothing). No matter how you do it, it's wrong.
The hiking trail was wonderfully signposted, the paths were very easy to walk on, well maintained and even mowed where …

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August 3, 2022,Merkurpfad

Starting from the Limes car park, follow the "R" markings. Right at the beginning, you pass the remains of a Roman watchtower, part of the Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The gentle climbs of the dream tour past the specially made stone cast of the spring nymph lead the hiker through a varied landscape to the outskirts of …

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May 1, 2023,Die Römer-Pfade - Merkurpfad Osterburken

Starting point: Limes car park to the Merkur path in the direction of Bofsheim (near the Osterburken shooting range)

Today we walked our first of the six Roman paths.
From wide, paved paths to narrower forest paths, everything is there. However, the paths are always easy to walk on, special skills are not necessary.
For the most part, the Merkurweg …

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December 25, 2024,Qualitätsweg Römerpfad: Merkurpfad Osterburken

The hiking trail is well signposted throughout. Very varied, not suitable for strollers. Suitable for children aged 3 and over as there is so much to discover.

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June 8, 2023,Auf Römerpfaden - Der Merkurpfad

Hello everyone 🙂

Anne and I took the Roman paths again. This time it was the path of Mercury.

The hiking trail was very pleasant to walk, with a constant alternation of narrow paths and wide paths. The sights on the way were also impressive: 2 watchtower remains, a piece of Limeswall, 3 beautiful fountains and beautiful views 🙂Plus …

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July 5, 2022,Römerpfad: Merkurpfad Osterburken

Another very beautiful Roman path that is well signposted.

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March 10, 2025,Merkurpfad 🐕‍🦺

It was another lovely walk. The Roman path is very well marked, so even people without a sense of direction (like me) can find their way without any problems.

The weather was good too and we were able to enjoy the benches 🌞🌞

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February 11, 2022

The Mercury Trail is a nearly nine-kilometer-long circular route near Osterburken. Geological, historical and scenic highlights alternate along the way.
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Mercury is the messenger of the gods and the god of thieves, trade and travelers. He is depicted with a herald's staff, winged helmet, winged shoes and

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Römerpfad Quality Trail: Osterburken Mercury Path

Palisade at the Start of the Merkur Trail

Excavation by Shinroku Shimokawa (Sculpture Cycle Route Osterburken)

Jupiter Bench

Quellnymphe Sculpture

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