Zschornaer Teichgebiet, nature reserve in Sachsen, Germany

The Zschornaer Teichgebiet is a protected nature area in Saxony featuring two large ponds: Großteich Zschorna and Breiten Teich, surrounded by shorelines densely covered with trees and shrubs. Walking paths wind through the landscape, offering access to the water and the natural habitats that support birds and insects.

The area was officially designated as a protected site in 1954 and has been managed by authorities ever since. Before that, the ponds served as old fishery ponds, until the focus shifted to nature conservation.

The reserve takes its name from the village of Zschorna, which lies just south of the protected area in the municipality of Thiendorf. The two waters, the Großteich Zschorna and the Breiter Teich, are fishing ponds, and anglers still use the Großteich for carp and pike.

Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather, as paths lead through damp shorelines and wooded areas. The marked trails are easy to walk and suitable for visits at any time of year.

The reserve covers 314.74 hectares and carries the official number NSG D 04. It was established by decisions of the Dresden district council on 1 September 1954 and confirmed again by decision No. 261/76 of 15 December 1976. The protected area takes in both Großteich Zschorna and Breiter Teich with their banks.