The Massenburg is a 12th century Romanesque fortress ruin on the hillside above Leoben in Styria, offering a panoramic view over the Mur valley from its surviving tower. It has no visitor infrastructure and is freely accessible as an outdoor site. Leoben is 45 minutes from Graz by train. The ruins are reached on foot from the city center with a moderate uphill walk; wear appropriate footwear.
castle ruin in Leoben
Massenburg
The Massenburg is a 12th century fortress ruin above Leoben in the Styrian Mur valley, with a preserved tower that gives one of the better panoramic views over the industrial city below and the surrounding mountains.
- Type
- castle ruin
- Destination
- Leoben
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 12th century
- Era
- Romanesque
- Address
- 8700 Leoben
- Coordinates
- 47.3754, 15.0974