Engelberg, Walterswil SO

Dry meadow0 haObject number 10761

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Engelberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Walterswil SO in the canton of SO. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10761. 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 Engelberg?

Engelberg lies near Walterswil SO in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.3355, 7.9477.

How large is Engelberg?

The site covers 0 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 Engelberg protected?

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

Which town is Engelberg in?

Engelberg lies near Dulliken (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Dulliken.

Which protected sites are near Engelberg?

The closest are Mattentäli (1 km), Looweiher/Heidenloch (2 km) and Säliwald (3 km).