Wildenstein Castle (Leibertingen)
| Wildenstein Castle | |
|---|---|
| Leibertingen, Germany | |
View of the fortified castle from the "Bandfelsen" | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Das Deutsche Jugendherbergswerk |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 48°03′19.48″N 9°00′2.9″E / 48.0554111°N 9.000806°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 1200 – 1300 |
| Built by | Herren von Wildenstein, Anselm von Justingen, Werner von Zimmern d. J. |
Burg Wildenstein (Leibertingen), a fortified spur castle, built between 1200 and 1300 A.D., is situated above the Danube break-through at the Swabian Alb in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It functions now as a hostel of the German Youth Hostel Association ("Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk").