Chäferstei, Stein am Rhein

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3234

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chäferstei is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Stein am Rhein in the canton of SH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3234. 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 Chäferstei?

Chäferstei lies near Stein am Rhein in the canton of SH. The coordinates are 47.6659, 8.8651.

How large is Chäferstei?

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 Chäferstei protected?

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

Which town is Chäferstei in?

Chäferstei lies near Stein am Rhein (SH). The town page collects every protected site around Stein am Rhein.

Which protected sites are near Chäferstei?

The closest are Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) (1 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km) and Eschenzer Horn (2 km).