It was given the name Alexanderschanze in 1734, when Duke Charles Alexander of Württemberg had the existing schanze modernized for the military security of the strategically important crossing on the Württemberg border. The work was led by the engineer, von Herbort.Kull, Walter Kull (1985). Freudenstädter Beiträge zur geschichtlichen Landeskunde, "Fortress Freudenstadt" volume, p. 103. Published by the Local History and Museum Association for the Town and District of Freudenstadt.
