Oberleinach

Oberleinach is an administrative district in Leinach, Bavaria, spanning about 13 square kilometers with roughly 3,300 parcels in Wurzburg district. The area is served by seven postal codes and falls within telephone area code 09364.

The area was first documented in 1186 under various names including Obirn Lyna. In 1484 it came under the control of Prince-Bishop Rudolf II of Scherenberg, shaping its subsequent development.

The Catholic parish church of St. Laurentius shapes the village with its former role as a fortified church. It still shows architectural features from its time as a defensive structure and remains the central gathering place for the community.

The area can be reached using postal code 97274 and telephone code 09364, with vehicle registration prefix WÜ. Access to different parts of the district is via local roads that run through the administrative area.

The Lion Inn, first recorded in 1341, evolved over centuries into the village's central meeting place. This historic tavern shows how such places held social importance in rural life.

Location: Leinach

Shares border with: Zellingen, Erlabrunn, Margetshöchheim, Zell am Main, Hettstadt, Greußenheim

GPS coordinates: 49.86011,9.80702

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47