Baumgarten, Schangnau

Dry meadow4 haObject number 13520

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Baumgarten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13520. 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 Baumgarten?

Baumgarten lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.7941, 7.9205.

How large is Baumgarten?

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 Baumgarten protected?

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

Which town is Baumgarten in?

Baumgarten lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Baumgarten?

The closest are Jurteteuffi (1 km), Moore im Steiniwald (1 km) and Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand (1 km).