Salzschlirf was first mentioned in documents as early as 885. A few years ago, the year 812 was still considered the date of the first historical mention of the village of Bad Salzschlirf as Slirefa. Then, however, it became clear that the Slirefa mentioned in a document did not mean Bad Salzschlirf, but Altenschlirf - today a district of Herbstein. In documents from 885 the place mentioned is called Ulterior Slifera, because it lies further down beyond the stream Slirefa, seen from Altenschlirf (Vetus Slirepha).