Sitzendorf lies about 310 metres above absolute altitude, surround of steep slopes and mountains, in a wide section of the idyllic "Schwarzatal".
The state-approved recreation place Sitzendorf is part of the "Thüringer Schiefergebirge" and the natural park "Thüringer Wald".
Throughout Sitzendorf lead the "porcelain street" and the "European mountain hiking trail".
The "Bier- und Burgenstraße" and "Klassikerstraße" are in immediate nearness.
In 1760 Georg Heinrich Macheleidt had invented the porcelain in Sitzendorf, independent of Böttger. The "Sitzendorfer Porzellanmanufaktur" was founded in 1850 and until today they produce porcelain figures.

In and around Sitzendorf you can make comfortable walks or impressive hikes.
There are numerous, good marked hiking trails, for example the way "Bergbau und Gold", the nature studies path "Heinrich Cotta" or the "Olitätenwanderweg" of the "Thüringer Kräutergarten".
Hiker friends can admire rare animals and plants. In addition they can explore the beautiful surrounding.