Brütten, Steg im Tösstal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3743

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Brütten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Steg im Tösstal in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3743. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Brütten?

Brütten lies near Steg im Tösstal in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3454, 8.9530.

How large is Brütten?

The site covers 1 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 Brütten protected?

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

Which town is Brütten in?

Brütten lies near Fischenthal (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Fischenthal.

Which protected sites are near Brütten?

The closest are Uerchen (0 km), Fuchsloch (1 km) and Fuchsloch (1 km).