Chälen, Bisisthal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 11833

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chälen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Bisisthal in the canton of SZ. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11833. 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 Chälen?

Chälen lies near Bisisthal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 46.9230, 8.8267.

How large is Chälen?

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 Chälen protected?

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

Which town is Chälen in?

Chälen lies near Muotathal (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Muotathal.

Which protected sites are near Chälen?

The closest are Steinhüttli (2 km), Riedboden/Galtenäbnet (2 km) and Chrüzgütsch (4 km).