On 17 October 1016, Weidenbach had its first documentary mention under the name Witenbuoch in a document from Emperor Heinrich II in which he confirmed to Abbot of Prüm Urold holdings in Weidenbach (Witenbuoch), Stadtfeld (Stadefelt) and Ließem (Liudesheim).
When the French overran the Eifel and other lands on the Rhine's left bank soon afterwards, the inhabitants of Weidenbach were asked to sign a resolution of unity with the French.