Egg, Erlinsbach

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4516

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Egg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Erlinsbach in the canton of AG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4516. 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 Egg?

Egg lies near Erlinsbach in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4123, 7.9974.

How large is Egg?

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 Egg protected?

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

Which town is Egg in?

Egg lies near Erlinsbach (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Erlinsbach.

Which protected sites are near Egg?

The closest are Egg (0 km), Egg (1 km) and Staltenmatt (1 km).

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.