Hermannsdorfer Wiesen, Protected nature reserve in Elterlein, Germany.

Hermannsdorfer Wiesen is a protected nature reserve near Elterlein covering approximately 185 hectares. The landscape features wetlands, marshes, and damp meadows that create different habitats for wildlife and plants.

The meadows took their present form through regular mowing for hay, with small-scale peat cutting in places. In 1914 the Landesverein Sächsischer Heimatschutz bought the area to preserve it, among the first such acquisitions in Saxony. The reserve has existed within its current boundaries since an extension in 2005.

The meadows took their present form through regular mowing for hay, and peat was cut in small amounts at several spots. In 1914 the Landesverein Sächsischer Heimatschutz bought the area to save it, one of the first such purchases in Saxony. The Schwarze Teich at its edge was created at the end of the 16th century with the artificial Steingraben to supply a mine.

The reserve lies on both sides of the Staatsstraße 222 between Elterlein and Geyer, in the Hermannsdorf district, and reaches as far as the Schwarzer Teich. The ground is wet in the marsh, fen and wet-meadow sections, so waterproof footwear helps. The meadows are mown for hay, so stay on the paths during the cutting season.

The reserve operates under IUCN category IV management, which focuses on protecting and managing specific rare habitats. This specialized approach allows targeted conservation efforts for plant and animal species found nowhere else in the region.