Alphöchi, Oberbuchsiten

Dry meadow4 haObject number 10801

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Alphöchi is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberbuchsiten in the canton of SO. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10801. 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 Alphöchi?

Alphöchi lies near Oberbuchsiten in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.3205, 7.7496.

How large is Alphöchi?

The site covers 4 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 Alphöchi protected?

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

Which town is Alphöchi in?

Alphöchi lies near Oberbuchsiten (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Oberbuchsiten.

Which protected sites are near Alphöchi?

The closest are Allmend (0 km), Bergmatten (1 km) and Rinderweid (1 km).