Who built the Ruine Leckstein?

Neither the builder nor the inhabitants of this hilltop burg are known from any historical source.

What remains of the Ruine Leckstein today?

Visible remains include parts of the residential tower and the ditch that once defended the approach to the burg.

Can the Ruine Leckstein be visited freely?

With no documented hours or fees, the site appears to be accessible freely, without any visitor facilities.

Ruine Leckstein

Gauselfingen

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Ruine Leckstein stands in Gauselfingen (Zollernalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Leckstein stands on a valley slope at 785 metres above sea level, west of and above Gauselfingen, a district of Burladingen. What remains is a small hilltop burg whose builders and inhabitants are entirely unknown. Pottery finds date its origin to the second half of the 12th century and its abandonment to the first half of the 14th century. Surviving today are remnants of the residential tower and the defensive ditch that once cut off the approach.

What to know

The site sits on a wooded slope above Gauselfingen and is reached on foot from the village.
Only partial ruins remain, with no visitor facilities or staffing on site.
No opening hours or admission fees are documented, suggesting free outdoor access.
Sturdy footwear is advisable since the approach climbs along a valley hillside.

Where this château is

Gauselfingen · Zollernalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

72393 Burladingen

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Frequently asked

Who built the Ruine Leckstein?: Neither the builder nor the inhabitants of this hilltop burg are known from any historical source.
How old is the Ruine Leckstein?: Pottery finds date its construction to the second half of the 12th century and its abandonment to the first half of the 14th century.
What remains of the Ruine Leckstein today?: Visible remains include parts of the residential tower and the ditch that once defended the approach to the burg.
Can the Ruine Leckstein be visited freely?: With no documented hours or fees, the site appears to be accessible freely, without any visitor facilities.