At the town's height during the 15th and 16th centuries, it was an important silver mining center, providing mineral wealth for both the Fugger banking family and, through them, for the Austrian emperors.
Linna õitseajal 15. ja 16. sajandil oli see tähtis hõbedakaevandamise keskus, pakkudes mineraalset rikkust nii Fuggeritest pankurite perekonnale kui ka nende kaudu Austria keisritele.