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Burgrest Leupolz

Wangen im Allgäu

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Wangen im Allgäu

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Burgrest Leupolz stands in Wangen im Allgäu (Landkreis Ravensburg), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burgrest Leupolz refers to the remains of a former hilltop castle standing at 630 metres above sea level, near the hamlet of Leupolzbauhof, part of the town of Wangen im Allgäu. Only foundation walls survive today, the last traces of a stronghold built by the lords of Leupolz, ministeriales of the Abbey of St. Gall. This is a site for visitors drawn to layered history rather than standing walls.

What to know

  • Only foundation walls remain, with no standing tower or wall.
  • The site sits on a hill near the hamlet of Leupolzbauhof.
  • There are no set hours or fees, as it is an open outdoor site.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable, since the approach involves a sloped path.

Where this château is

Wangen im Allgäu · Landkreis Ravensburg · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Leupolzbauhof 12, 88239 Wangen im Allgäu-Leupolzbauhof

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burgrest Leupolz today?
Only the foundation walls of a rectangular tower, a surrounding wall and two buildings can still be seen.
Who built this castle?
It was built before 1229 by the lords of Leupolz, ministeriales of the Abbey of St. Gall.
Why did the castle disappear?
Destroyed in 1389 and rebuilt from 1455, it finally burned down after a lightning strike in 1624.
Where is Burgrest Leupolz located?
Near the hamlet of Leupolzbauhof, part of the town of Wangen im Allgäu, in Baden-Württemberg.

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