The origins of the town go back to a Slavic settlement that grew up around a fortress located on a small hill, where the town church lies today. The name Treptow is mentioned for the first time in 1175, in reference to the establishment of a monastery on the site, which however later moved to Verchen.
The town's origins can be traced back to a Slavic settlement that developed around a fortress located on a hill, where the current church stands. The name Treptow first appeared in 1175, marking the establishment of a monastery on the site, which later moved to Verchen.