Glashütte an der Emsbachschlucht

Glashütte an der Emsbachschlucht is an archaeological site in the Hochtaunus where the remains of a forest glassworks lie nestled in a wooded valley. Visitors can still see the stone foundations of furnaces and other structural remains that reveal how the operation was laid out.

The glassworks began operating in the 15th century, but the location had previously served as an iron smelting site during the 13th century. This succession shows how the place shifted to serve different industrial needs across the centuries.

The name reflects the nearby Emsbach gorge and the tradition of forest glassworks that once dotted the region. Walking here, you encounter the traces of craftspeople who shaped glass by hand centuries ago.

The site is integrated into the waldGLASweg walking path, which features seven stops with information about glass production methods. The location connects well to the Limes hiking trail, making it easy to visit alongside other nearby attractions.

Excavations have uncovered around 4000 artifacts, including glass fragments now displayed at the Hessenpark open-air museum. These discoveries give visitors a tangible sense of what was actually made at this location.