Adolf (or Adolph) Ritter[1] von Heinleth (24 October 1823 – 26 February 1895) was a Bavarian General der Infanterie[2] and War Minister under Ludwig II of Bavaria and under Otto of Bavaria.

Von Heinleth was born in Munich as son of a judicial counselor (Appellations-Gerichtsrat).

After passing his company officer career, since 1858 in the rank of a Hauptmann, he became Major of the general staff in 1866.

During the Franco-Prussian War he served in the rank of an Oberstleutnant, later in the rank Oberst, as chief of staff of the I Royal Bavarian Corps, which was led by General Von der Tann.

After his advancement to Major General and Brigadier he stood with the occupation brigade in Metz after 1875.