The counts of Roßbach appeared as early as the 11th century. A tall mansion stood on the hill by the church. This is where the Maierhof, the "steward’s estate" once stood and is now the site of Hofbauersölde Roßbach (Roßbach estate farmer’s smallholding) No. 11.

In 1149, Roßbach came into the possession of the robber baron Erchenbert de Petra Stein.

In 1220, Ludwig von Hagenau took ownership of the estates in Roßbach.

Albert Peck lived in the manor from 1517. He is also buried here.

In 1680, Lady Elisabeth von Dietrichstein took over the estate. She later married the Count of Wartberg, the ruler ...