Burg Leonberg, Medieval castle in Maxhütte-Haidhof, Germany.
Burg Leonberg is a castle in Maxhütte-Haidhof set on an elevated hill with thick stone walls and towers typical of medieval fortifications. The layout shows a central courtyard surrounded by defensive structures that protected the fortress from attack.
The fortress was founded in 1109 and served as a strategic base for Bavarian nobles during medieval territorial disputes. It remained an important landmark through centuries of regional conflicts and changes in ownership.
The castle represents traditional German defensive architecture and provides insights into medieval military engineering through its structural elements.
The best way to visit is on foot by following the marked paths around Maxhütte-Haidhof that lead to the site. Guided tours are available and help explain the different parts of the fortress and what each section was used for.
The castle maintains its original hill fortress layout, positioned at coordinates 49.1822265 latitude and 12.1146185 longitude in the Bavarian landscape.
Location: Maxhütte-Haidhof
Address: Burgweg 5
GPS coordinates: 49.18223,12.11462
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23
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