[1] It borders Weiler in den Bergen to the north, Lauterstein to the south and east and two districts of Waldstetten (Weilerstoffel and Tannweiler) to the west.

The research also stated the Bronze Age burial mounds at Falkenberg, a land east of Degenfeld were also associated with the place.

Further east of Degenfeld, especially viewing from a meadow area above the confluence of Glasklinge and Schweintal lies the field, Buittingen.

Anti-tank barriers were erected at the Furtlepass, Germany and at the town exits which was towards Schwäbisch Gmünd and Weißenstein because of its importance for the "Alba Uplift".

The Schwäbisch Gmünd district leaders stayed in Degenfeld till after the Wehrmacht units of April 24, 1945 when they left.

[5] After the end of the war (conflict) in 1945, the small community took in about 131 displaced people, most of whom came from Sudetenland including mayor Libor Steppan.

In 1970, According to the Ministry of the Interior planning for the regional reform, Degenfeld was originally supposed to be separated from the Schwäbisch Gmünd district and, together with the municipality of Nenningen and the city of Weißenstein, form a new administrative unit within the Göppingen district; This plan met with approval in Degenfeld.

1n 1970 When it was undoubtedly clear that the proposed new secondary school building by Weißenstein will not be approved, Degenfeld contacted the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Friedrich Roemer, president of the district and Representatives of the Ministry of the Interior after the voting tried to change the Degenfelders' minds about the incorporation.

Degenfeld is situated at the southeast of Schwäbisch Gmünd near a valley which flows approximately southwards lying on the local area below the Furtle Pass.

In February 1957, the coat of arm was officially approved by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Interior while the flag was red and white coloured.

(see image below) The district is surrounded by forests, mountains and valleys making it possible to have high variety of trails for hiking.

In 1952, Ewald Roscher won the festival competition and afterwards became the national coach of German Ski Association in 1956, four years after.