Turmhügelburg Leinroden

Turmhügelburg Leinroden is a medieval castle ruin on elevated terrain near Abtsgmünd, with visible remains of foundation walls and defensive structures. The site still clearly displays the typical form of a fortified mound with a central tower.

The castle was built during the Staufer period in the High Middle Ages as a fortified seat to control the region. It was part of the defensive system that nobles constructed in southwestern Germany.

The ruins reveal how medieval nobles built their fortifications on elevated mounds to watch over the surrounding land and important routes. Visitors can still see this distinctive mound shape that visually defines the site.

The site is reached via marked hiking trails from Abtsgmünd. The ruins are openly accessible on the hilltop without barriers or special equipment needed to explore.

The castle retains the rare original form of a motte, a fortification type less common in the region. Such tower-crowned mounds were less widespread in southern Germany than in other parts of Europe.

Location: Abtsgmünd

GPS coordinates: 48.87770,9.99430

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20