Chalen, Welschenrohr

Dry meadow5 haObject number 10799

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chalen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Welschenrohr in the canton of SO. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10799. 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 Chalen?

Chalen lies near Welschenrohr in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.2839, 7.5379.

How large is Chalen?

The site covers 5 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 Chalen protected?

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

Which town is Chalen in?

Chalen lies near Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Welschenrohr-Gänsbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Chalen?

The closest are Stierenberg (1 km), Tümpel Stierenberg (1 km) and Chüematt (1 km).