| Kautenbach Kautebaach |
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|---|---|
| — Former commune of Luxembourg — | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| District | Diekirch |
| Canton | Wiltz |
| Created | Original commune |
| Abolished | 1 January 2006 |
| Currently | Part of Kiischpelt |
Kautenbach (Luxembourgish: Kautebaach) is a village in the commune of Kiischpelt, in northern Luxembourg. In 2005, the village had a population of 120.
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.[1] 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.[2] The ancient castle Schuttbourg is located near the Village of Kautenbach.