Ämsigenplanggen, Alpnach Dorf

Dry meadow2 haObject number 4002

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ämsigenplanggen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4002. 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 Ämsigenplanggen?

Ämsigenplanggen lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9685, 8.2622.

How large is Ämsigenplanggen?

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 Ämsigenplanggen protected?

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

Which town is Ämsigenplanggen in?

Ämsigenplanggen lies near Zahnradbahn Alpnachstad PB (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Zahnradbahn Alpnachstad PB.

Which protected sites are near Ämsigenplanggen?

The closest are Obere Ruessi (1 km), Ober Steigli (1 km) and Rieden (2 km).