Chestenenweid, Weggis

Dry meadow5 haObject number 4819

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chestenenweid is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Weggis in the canton of LU. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4819. 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 Chestenenweid?

Chestenenweid lies near Weggis in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0288, 8.4635.

How large is Chestenenweid?

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 Chestenenweid protected?

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

Which town is Chestenenweid in?

Chestenenweid lies near Weggis (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Weggis.

Which protected sites are near Chestenenweid?

The closest are Untersentiberg (1 km), Heiligchrüz (1 km) and Buechen (1 km).