Kautenbach was a commune in the canton of Wiltz until January 1, 2006, when it
was merged with the commune of Wilwerwiltz to form the new commune of
Kiischpelt. The law creating Kiischpelt was passed on 14 July 2005. Until 17
April 1914, the commune was known as 'Alscheid', after its former
administrative centre. On that date, the administrative centre was moved from Alscheid
to Kautenbach. The ancient castle Schuttbourg is located near the Village of
Kautenbach
