Dieter Meinel (born 28 December 1949) is a former East Germany cross-country skier who competed in the 1970s. He earned a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1974 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun.His best olympic finish was 33rd twice in the 30 km and 50 km events in the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.