Burg Megling, Medieval castle ruins in Gars, Germany.

Burg Megling, also called Schloss Stampfl or Stampflschlössl, is a hilltop castle ruin above Stampfl in the market town of Gars am Inn. Its surviving keep is a box-shaped, three-storey building with a steep half-hipped roof, standing at 540 metres above sea level, about 200 metres above the Inn. Buckelquader stones on the slopes recall its defensive character.

The castle was founded in 1123 by Count Cuno, who used it as a seat of power to exercise feudal control over the nearby monasteries of Au and Gars. Over centuries, the structure underwent modifications, particularly in the 16th century, evident in the smooth, regular stonework visible in its upper sections.

The name Megling comes from the counts who built the castle in 1123; the surviving tower is now called Schloss Stampfl or Stampflschlössl after the hamlet of Stampfl. Local legend says robber knights once stretched iron chains across the Inn to plunder passing boats, and that a secret passage led down to the river, now buried.

The ruin can be viewed from outside and is clearly visible from the Au am Inn monastery, though the approach passes through dense woodland. Wear sturdy footwear and be aware that tree coverage keeps parts of the site shaded even on sunny days.

The tower retains its original high-placed entrance, a rare feature that reflects medieval defensive tactics. This elevated access required portable ladders or drawbridges for entry, making it an effective barrier against intruders trying to breach the structure.