However, the history of Hessloch goes back much further: Celts settled in the area as early as pre-Christian times, as evidenced by the burial mounds to the east of the village. 800 years ago, today's Hessloch was still covered in forest, with hazelnut bushes dominating the landscape. The original place name "Haselloh" is made up of the words "Hasel" and "Loh" (bush forest). This lives on today in the symbol of the hazelnut for the circular hiking trails.

Due to the small population, Heßloch was unable to build its own church for a long time. The residents therefore attended church services in neighboring parishes, initially in Naurod and at the Kreuzkapelle chapel in the Sonnenberg cemetery. From the early 18th century, they attended the church in Kloppenheim. It was not until after the Second World War that church services were held in the school in Hessloch. In 1976, the district finally received its own parish hall. It is still used today not only for church services, but also as a meeting place for gatherings and celebrations.

After the devastation of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), only 26 people lived in Hessloch. Until the end of the 18th century, the number of inhabitants remained below 100.

In 1746, Heßloch had 81 inhabitants, 24 of whom were landowners. Together they farmed:

• 235 acres of arable land
• 15 acres of meadows
• Eight acres of vineyards

Despite this property, farming was often not enough to secure a livelihood. Many farmers therefore also worked as forest workers to supplement their meagre income.

The years 1816 and 1817 brought great hardship to the village. Poor harvests and the so-called year without a summer, caused by a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, led to extreme food shortages in the region. Hessloch was not spared from the years of famine either, which further exacerbated the already difficult living conditions. The village only grew slowly in the 19th century and by 1850 there were around 250 people living in Hessloch.

On April 1, 1928, Hessloch was incorporated into the city of Wiesbaden, ending the period of municipal self-administration. The independent financial administration was also abandoned. In 1934, the administrative office was moved to Bierstadt. After the incorporation, the population gradually increased. Due in particular to the influx of refugees after the Second World War, more than 450 people lived in Heßloch at times. With the improved connection to Wiesbaden and the designation of new building areas from the 1960s onwards

The economic structure of the former farming village of Hessloch has changed fundamentally over the course of time. Before the Second World War, there were still 34 milk-producing farms, but at the end of the 20th century, the last full-time farmer ceased operations. Today, only a few craftsmen and smaller companies are based in Hessloch, while most of the working population commute to Wiesbaden, Frankfurt or the surrounding regions.

Hessloch is characterized by a strong sense of community and active personal initiative. Many projects were carried out by the club itself, including

• 1973-1975: Expansion of the Auf der Heide sports field
• 1977: Completion of the festival and fairground next to the gymnasium
• 1982: Construction of the fire station
• 1983: Inauguration of the TuS Heßloch gymnasium, which is also used as a community center
• 1990s: Construction of the wine press house in the town center

Heßloch has developed from a small farming village into a lively residential community while retaining its own charm and a strong sense of community.

"Welcome to Hessloch, whoever enjoys cider!" With this motto, the Förderverein Kelterhaus Heßloch e.V. supports village cohesion and preserves the traditions of the village.