Ägerten, Bürglen OW

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4056

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Ägerten (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Ägerten.

Location and surroundings

Ägerten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Bürglen OW in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4056. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ägerten?

Ägerten lies near Bürglen OW in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8079, 8.1507.

How large is Ägerten?

The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Ägerten protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Ägerten in?

Ägerten lies near Lungern (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Lungern.

Which protected sites are near Ägerten?

The closest are Vogelsberg (0 km), Äschligrat (1 km) and Turnacher (1 km).