 To Thallichtenberg's north lay Bistert, likely in the area of the road that today leads to Baumholder.This village had its first documentary mention as early as 1270, then bearing the name "Pistereit", and was mentioned again in a 1580 "Burgfrieden" ordinance, as well as in Johannes Hoffmann's 1588 description.Most likely, this village fell during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).