Leesten is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Oberfranken (Upper Franconia), in the Bamberg district. Leesten is a constituent community of Strullendorf.
In 2009, Leesten had a total population of 260.[1]
Leesten has an elevation of about 300 meters.[2]
The origin of the name "Leesten" is from the Slavic word Liescina, which means hazel bushes.
An organization for fishermen in the Strullendorf community, named the "Anglerverein Strullendorf e.V.", is based in Leesten.
Leesten lies on the Staatsstraßen 2188 and 2210.