Idyllically situated on the heights of the Thuringian Forest, you will find the glassmaking village of Piesau, which has been home to glassmaking for over 380 years. The history of the village is impressively presented in the Piesauer Traditionsstuben. At 827 m above sea level, Piesau is located directly on the Rennsteig, the highest point in the district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt. This excellent location is the ideal starting point for a special kind of hiking vacation. In Piesau, you can explore the charming nature of the Thuringian Forest on well-signposted hiking trails and admire many a rare natural beauty. Every year, a colorful farmers' and crafts market attracts visitors to Piesau. In winter, it's "Frischauf" on winter hiking trails and "Ski und Rodel gut" on groomed ski trails, cross-country trails, toboggan runs and the Rennsteig.