Au, Rheinau

Dry meadow0 haObject number 3947

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Au is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rheinau in the canton of ZH. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3947. 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 Au?

Au lies near Rheinau in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.6498, 8.6111.

How large is Au?

The site covers 0 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 Au protected?

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

Which town is Au in?

Au lies near Rheinau (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Rheinau.

Which protected sites are near Au?

The closest are Rhein (Oberwasser)-Rheinau (1 km), Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden (2 km) and Oberholz (2 km).