Ruine Schmirnberg, Medieval castle ruin in Leutschach an der Weinstraße, Austria
The castle ruins contain four sections separated by defensive trenches, including two round towers at the northeastern entrance and a main tower house.
First documented in 1250 as castrum Smilnburch, the fortress belonged to Hadmar von Schönberg before changing ownership through various noble families over centuries.
The castle ruins include remnants of a chapel dedicated to the Annunciation of Mary, with preserved elements of the original sacrament house niche.
The ruins stand on a densely forested ridge south of the town, with walls measuring up to 2.5 meters in thickness still visible today.
The castle served as a strategic watchtower during the 1596 Turkish threats, protecting an ancient route between Drautal and Pößnitztal valleys.
Location: Leutschach an der Weinstraße
GPS coordinates: 46.63190,15.48750
Latest update: March 26, 2025 09:07
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