Ei, St. Niklausen OW

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4018

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ei is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Niklausen OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4018. 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 Ei?

Ei lies near St. Niklausen OW. The coordinates are 46.8696, 8.2742.

How large is Ei?

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 Ei protected?

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

Which town is Ei in?

Ei lies near Kerns. The town page collects every protected site around Kerns.

Which protected sites are near Ei?

The closest are Aaflue (1 km), Unter Büelen (2 km) and Müllerenschwand (2 km).