 There is no evidence of human settlement in the Leutash area before the middle of the 12th century.The area on the river Leutasch is first mentioned in writing in 1278 in connection with a foundation by the Bavarian nobleman, Bernard of Hausen, to the Upper Bavarian Augustinian monastery of Polling near Weilheim.At about the same time, Wilten Abbey ("Stift Wilten") was given estates and rights in this area, although its valleys were probably still completely forested at that time.