[1] Unlike previous Schandmaul releases, Leuchtfeuer contains less tracks with fictional medieval themes but focuses more on the biographies of real people.

These include Joan of Arc ("Orléans"), robber Mathias Kneißl ("Schachermüller-Hiasl") and sailor Tjark Evers.

[2] The track about Tjark Evers was inspired by the East Frisian sailor of the same name who was erroneously released on an offshore shoal in thick fog instead of returning to his home island Baltrum.

According to lead singer Thomas Lindner, the motivation to write a song about Joan of Arc was to highlight a strong female personality.

[3] Metal Hammer Germany wrote that Schandmaul could still deliver their typical instrumental performances but the extended edition was found too slow and lasting.