The motorway Autobahn A81 (Zürich – Singen – Würzburg – Hamburg) is nearby and reachable within minutes.

Oberstenfeld originated in the 7th or 8th century, and belonged to the Lichtenberg castle residing above the town.

The community Prevorst as well as the Lichtenberg castle were taken over by the dukes of Württemberg from the count of Lichtenberg in 1357 CE, (A few years before in (1350 CE) they had acquired Gronau from the Margraves of Baden, and from this time Prevorst belonged to Gronau).

2004 was: Population development:[3] The Lichtenbergschule in Oberstenfeld is an elementary school and a Hauptschule with Werkrealschule.

Located on top of a hill, amidst idyllic vineyards, the town is guarded by the Lichtenberg castle.

The Romanesque Peterskirche (Peter's church) is situated on a hill, about one kilometer north of downtown Oberstenfeld.

Nearby is the Dorfkirche (community church), which was built in the 9th century as Galluskapelle (Gallus' chapel).

It became the prayer room of the market town community in contradiction to the collegiate church which was reserved for the canonesses.

The porch in the north is decorated with the coat of arms of the municipality, which can also be found on the weather vane.