Ahornen, Näfels

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1811

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ahornen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1811. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ahornen?

Ahornen lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0968, 8.9722.

How large is Ahornen?

The site covers 2 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 Ahornen protected?

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

Which town is Ahornen in?

Ahornen lies near Schübelbach (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Schübelbach.

Which protected sites are near Ahornen?

The closest are Chammteil (0 km), Stäfeli (1 km) and Scheidegg (2 km).