The predecessor band was formed in 1969; it was composed of Frank Wulff, Michael Steinbeck, Jürgen Isenbart, and Brigitte Blunck.

From the beginning the band wanted to set to music old poems and songs, but they never completely restricted themselves to the Medieval.

This sound recording of the Merseburger Zaubersprüche was covered later by many bands, including Die Irrlichter, who were awarded a prize in the 5th Falkensteiner Minnesangturnier by Ougenweide (who served as patrons and jury) in 2010, and by the medieval metal group In Extremo.

1975 Ougenweide appeared on stage with Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, Planxty, Amazing Blondel, Alan Stivell and Konstantin Wecker.

[4] Then, with the Tessera string quartet and the a cappella quintet Time Of Roses, they briefly reunited in 1996 to record "Sol", an album of covers of old European medieval folk songs.