Chilcherbergen, Silenen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10471

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chilcherbergen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10471. 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 Chilcherbergen?

Chilcherbergen lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.7931, 8.6875.

How large is Chilcherbergen?

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 Chilcherbergen protected?

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

Which town is Chilcherbergen in?

Chilcherbergen lies near Silenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Silenen.

Which protected sites are near Chilcherbergen?

The closest are Wasserplatten (0 km), Römersbalm (1 km) and Buechholz (2 km).