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. In Piesau directly at the Rennsteig is with 827m above sea level the highest point of the district Saalfeld Rudolstadt. This excellent location is the ideal starting point for a hiking vacation of a special kind. 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 craftsmen's market attracts visitors to Piesau. In winter it is called " Frischauf" on winter hiking trails and "Ski and toboggan well" on groomed ski trails, cross-country ski trails toboggan runs and the Rennsteig.