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The center of commerce for the AuÃerfern, Reutte is a vibrant, historic and charming place that can be easily reached from nearby Füssen and many of the holiday villages surrounding Reutte. Reutte and its environs are characterized by the grand Alpine mountains of the region Lechtaler Alps, Tannheimer and Ammer Mountain ranges and many family farms. Agriculture and small shop ownership remain the primary means of employment for many of those living in or near Reutte.
Reutte as an entity was first referred to as "Reutte near Breitenwang" as early as the 13th century. As roads became built and improved over the centuries and a bridge over the lech River was completed 1464, Reutte became known as a central trade district for the region. By 1488, it was given the right to conduct a weekly market. In 1491, Reutte was granted the status of a free town by Emperor Maximillian 1. In 1604, the fortress castle Ehrenburg which sits atop a mountain overlooking Reutte was given to Reutte. Reutte became the capital city of the 'upper Inn Valley' in 1754 and many smaller villages fell under the governance of what was growing into the 'Bezirk region Reutte'. This growth has continued over the years until today, as Bezirk Reutte now encompasses 37 villages and towns.
