 Gries during the Roman Empire was an important passageway station to the south, but the final settlement is in the late Middle Ages; the oldest ones, date back to
the pre-Roman age, are at Nößlach and Vinader.The road was traveled by traders, travelers and pilgrims, and along the route some hamlets were built.Among the various personalities who, at various times, have passed through here, remember Charlemagne, Albrecht Drauser, Goethe and Mozart.