Zschonergrund, Protected landscape area in western Dresden, Germany

Zschonergrund is a protected landscape area in western Dresden that consists of wooded sections, meadows, and gentle hills spread across the valley. A natural stream runs through the terrain, creating different paths for visitors to explore among the varied plant life.

The valley served agricultural purposes from medieval times, with hay cultivation and wine growing as main activities. Later it became a hunting ground for the Saxon Crown Prince.

The name Zschone probably comes from the abandoned village of Zschon, deserted before 1566, which also gave the Schulzenmühle its name. The Zschonermühle now serves as a summer beer garden with weekend self-service, a museum and a small puppet theatre. August Bebel once spoke to Dresden workers in its beer garden.

Access the area via tram line 7 to Pennrich station, then follow Oskar Maune Street and Altnossener Street into the valley. The paths are easy to walk and suitable for different types of visitors.

The Schulzenmühle near Steinbach was first recorded in 1540 as the Steinbacher Mühle and may have belonged to the abandoned village of Zschon, from which the valley takes its name. A 1719 inscription on the main building names Georg Pietzsch as owner. West of it, a Dutch-style windmill built in 1819 on the Mühlberg was demolished as early as 1880 for lack of profitability.