Before he reached Reichenbach, Frederick learned that Prince Charles was crossing the mountains from the west to the east side and that Prince Charles planned to occupy the town of Hohenfriedberg.
Enne Reichenbachi jõudmist sai Friedrich teada, et vürst Charles ületas mägesid läänest itta ja et vürst Charles kavatses hõivata Hohenfriedbergi linna.