Apelstein 26
In Leipzig, Apelstein 26 marks the fighting near Lindenau during the Battle of Leipzig. The marker recalls Austrian forces engaged there on 16 October 1813. About 5,500 men served under Austrian Field Marshal Lieutenant Prince Moritz of Liechtenstein during that engagement. Their position belonged to the Allied side.
Between 1861 and 1864, Dr Theodor Apel placed Apelsteine at important points across the battlefield. August Ferdinand Aster created their stone design. The network helped visitors trace military positions and imagine how the 1813 battle unfolded across the region. Some markers later moved because landscapes and urban development changed.
On this even-numbered marker, a pointed top identifies an Allied position, while a rounded top identifies a French position. The letter V denotes Allied forces. Together, the date, place, commander and troop number connect this stone with one episode of the battle.
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