Dostental, Merishausen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 3262

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dostental is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Merishausen. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3262. 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 Dostental?

Dostental lies near Merishausen. The coordinates are 47.7548, 8.5904.

How large is Dostental?

The site covers 2 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 Dostental protected?

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

Which town is Dostental in?

Dostental lies near Büttenhardt. The town page collects every protected site around Büttenhardt.

Which protected sites are near Dostental?

The closest are Randehorn-Leuegründli (1 km), Randenhorn (1 km) and Leuengründli (1 km).