The Leinburg near Kleingartach, also known as Lüneburg or Luneburg, is a ruined hilltop castle. It was built around 1200 by the Lords of Leinburg and was located on the 307-meter-high Leinberg. The castle was abandoned in the 16th century and has been considered derelict since 1442.

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Michael (Wasi)

February 16, 2025

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Leinburg is an abandoned hilltop castle in Kleingartach, a district of Eppingen in the Heilbronn district. It is located at an altitude of 300 meters and offers a picturesque view over the Leintal. The area is surrounded by vineyards and forests and is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

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December 5, 2021

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The Leinburg (also Luneburg, Lüneburg) above the small named brook Lein was a hilltop castle, of which only the castle stables and small remains of the wall have been preserved. …

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1. Eppingen Old Town – Eppingen Market Square loop from Sulzfeld Ravensburg

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2. Melanchthon House, Bretten – Boundary Stone Trail Birnbaumallee loop from Bretten Kupferhälde

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3. Leinburg Castle and Viewpoint – Schwaigern–Stetten Cycle Path loop from Leingarten West

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Location: Eppingen, Landkreis Heilbronn, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Leinburg Castle and Viewpoint

1. Eppingen Old Town – Eppingen Market Square loop from Sulzfeld Ravensburg

2. Melanchthon House, Bretten – Boundary Stone Trail Birnbaumallee loop from Bretten Kupferhälde

3. Leinburg Castle and Viewpoint – Schwaigern–Stetten Cycle Path loop from Leingarten West

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