The name of the commune was first mentioned in 1222.
Breitenbach is the name of several communes and places in Europe.
The name of the commune (and sometimes the vineyard) is followed by the producer.
The name of the commune indicates that the metallurgic industry has played a role in its economy.
The name of the commune literally means "the lodges under wood".
It is also the name of two communes in France:
The name of the commune is related to that of the river on which it stands.
The name of the commune comes from the Latin word: maceria, meaning walls.
Until 1968 the name of the commune was "Techendorf"; it has been changed for tourist reasons.
The name of the present-day commune was first recorded in 1332 as Korunka.
