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Burgruine Leienfels, Pottenstein

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Burgruine Leienfels stands in Pottenstein (Landkreis Bayreuth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burgruine Leienfels stands above the village of Leienfels, part of the town of Pottenstein, atop the 590 metre Schlossberg in the Franconian Switzerland region. Built in the early 14th century by the von Egloffstein family, the castle was destroyed and rebuilt several times through feuds and wars before being left to decay in the 17th century. Extensive ruins survive today, marking a long and turbulent history.

What to know

  • The ruin sits on a hilltop, the Schlossberg above the village of Leienfels, reached on foot via a climbing path.
  • No opening hours or admission fees are given for the site.
  • The monument is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • This is an open air ruin with no restored building or interior to visit.
  • It suits a stop during a hike through Franconian Switzerland rather than a guided visit.

Where this château is

Pottenstein · Landkreis Bayreuth · Bayern

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Address

Leienfels, 91278 Pottenstein

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction
13th century

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Frequently asked

Where is the Burgruine Leienfels located?
It stands near Pottenstein, in the Landkreis Bayreuth in Bavaria, atop the Schlossberg above the village of Leienfels.
Who built the Burgruine Leienfels?
It is attributed to Seibot I. von Egloffstein in the early 14th century.
Why is the Burgruine Leienfels in ruins?
It was destroyed several times, including on the order of King Wenceslas in 1397, and again during the Peasants' War and the Margrave War, before being abandoned in the 17th century.
Can you visit the interior of the Burgruine Leienfels?
No, only open air ruins remain, with no restored interior spaces.

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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Bayreuth

From the same period — 13e siècle