Äschligrat, Lungern

Dry meadow5 haObject number 4052

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Äschligrat is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lungern in the canton of OW. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4052. 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 Äschligrat?

Äschligrat lies near Lungern in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8122, 8.1492.

How large is Äschligrat?

The site covers 5 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 Äschligrat protected?

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

Which town is Äschligrat in?

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

Which protected sites are near Äschligrat?

The closest are Vogelsberg (0 km), Ägerten (1 km) and Turnacher (2 km).