Feldberg: Germany's highest community and its exciting history!

Feldberg: Germany's highest community and its exciting history!

In the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, is the highest town in Germany: Feldberg. With a height of 1,494 meters above sea level, the Feldberg represents the highest low mountain ranges in Germany and is known for its altitudes in the Black Forest. This information was reported by merkur

The original documentary mention of the Feldberg goes back to the year 983. In a certificate from Verona, the “Veltperch”, the possession of the St. Blasien monastery, was mentioned. However, the authenticity of this document is controversial. A secured reference was made for the first time in 1065 in a confirmation of ownership for the monastery. In addition to the Feldberg, Schluchsee is also one of the oldest in writing in the Hochschwarzwald, as in wikipedia is described.

history of the Feldberg

The region around the Feldberg was unimportant for a long time, and there are only evidence of travel. In the 17th century, the rule of Lenzkirch also comprised Falkau and parts of Old glashes. Economic considerations for the use of the areas began from 1627, while the inventory letter for the red water glass hut was handed over on July 4, 1634. This hut developed quickly and subsequently supplied the area to Frankfurt and Württemberg. From 1669 the houses and fields were sold by Franz von Fürstenberg to the settlers. Around 1660, 30 families had already settled in the Falkau region.

In the 17th century, the economic development of the settlements was a challenge, and secondary businesses such as shingles and scrapers were operated as well as cöhlerei. From 1827 a wire and screw factory was founded in Falkau, which had more than 100 employees until 1930, but was closed due to logistical and political circumstances. Tourism began to gain importance in the second half of the 19th century, which led to the construction of the Hotel Feldberger Hof around 1860.

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