Zschöpel is a farming village in the Altenburger Land in Thuringia, Germany. It is part of the municipality Ponitz. The village has a population of 129 people. The first mention was 1140, under the name Tscheppelaw, that is a sorbic foundation.

Zschöpel
Location of Zschöpel
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Zschöpel is located in Germany
Zschöpel
Zschöpel
Zschöpel is located in Thuringia
Zschöpel
Zschöpel
Coordinates: 50°52′7″N 12°24′44″E / 50.86861°N 12.41222°E / 50.86861; 12.41222
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictAltenburger Land
TownPonitz
Highest elevation
255 m (837 ft)
Lowest elevation
217 m (712 ft)
Population
 (2008-12-31)
 • Total129
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04639
Dialling codes034493