Neuleiningen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Neuleiningen Castle stands on a mountain spur at the exit of the Eckbach Valley. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Neuleiningen can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Culture and History

The castle was built by Frederick III between 1238 and around 1250. Its four corner towers are round, and the castle complex is based on French models from the Île-de-France. The loopholes are described as the earliest in the German-speaking region.

St. Nicholas Church dates back to a castle chapel built in the 13th century. Inside are a crucifix, a statue of the Madonna, and figures of the apostles dating from the late 15th century. The Upper Gate is the only surviving gate of the medieval wall that enclosed the outer castle area and the town.

The market square features a market fountain and a lion bearing the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishops of Worms from 1782.

Hiking and Trails

Several circular hiking trails can begin in Neuleiningen. A section of the Weinsteig trail can be started at the castle and leads through Neuleiningen. The Leininger Burgenweg can be reached by train to Grünstadt and then by bus lines 456 or 457 to the “Am Kreuz” stop in Neuleiningen.

From the Leininger Burgenweg, the castle offers a view over vineyards and the Rhine Plain.

Food and Wine

In the Leiningerland region, visitors will find restaurants, wineries, and wine taverns. Visitors can taste wines from the Leiningerland region directly at local winemakers’ establishments.

More local pages: Bockenheim An Der Weinstraße, Ebertsheim, Dirmstein, Gerolsheim, Kindenheim, Asselheim, Bissersheim, Battenberg

To the higher-level travel overview: Grünstadt.