Erkenbrechtsweiler is the only municipality in the district of Esslingen, whose denunciation lies fully on the Jura plateau.

In the north of the municipality in the hallway "Burg" is a living space disposed likely from Frankish times.

Erkenbrechtsweiler was first documented in 1284 as "Hergenbolswiler" or "Erggenboltswilaer" when Berthold from Neuffen rendered the place to the Bishopric of Speyer.

The population figures are census results (¹) or official updates the State Statistical Office (only primary residences).

About a golden (yellow), with a horizontal black deer rack occupied sign foot a green mountain with silver (white) Pinnacle, behind the rising red sun".

The coat of arms was awarded to Erkenbrechtsweiler by decision of the Provincial Government from 20 September 1954.

It is situated on a peninsula-like plateau between the Erms - and Lauter valley and has a total of about 16 square kilometers, the largest facility of its kind in Central Europe.