Hagsfeld was first mentioned in 991 as "Habachesfelt," and in 1261 as "Hagesvelt." After the Thirty Years' War, the town had a population of 45. In 1891, the connection to the local railway from Durmersheim to Spöck made commuting to Karlsruhe easier for the 350 factory workers at that time. After the unincorporated district of Hardtwald was dissolved in 1930, the area doubled in size. When it was incorporated into Karlsruhe in 1938, the history of the independent municipality ended. Despite its more than 1,000-year history, Hagsfeld has no historic center following severe destruction in the Second World War. A large industrial area and a new development area characterize the district, as does the through traffic of the L 604 highway. Therefore, relieving congestion, reducing noise, and providing more shopping opportunities are of great concern to the people of Hagsfeld. Nevertheless, Hagsfeld now has a new youth center and, apart from the traffic, the district offers a lot of nature with forests and meadows.