At the time, the Fugger merchant family from Augsburg had control over mining operations in Schwaz and Kitzbühel, and they extended their activities to include the Alpbach valley.
Sel ajal omas Fuggeri kaupmeheperekond Augsburgist kontrolli kaevandustööde üle Schwazis ja Kitzbühelis ning nad laiendasid oma tegevust Alpbachtali.