Erlimatt, Sachseln

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4027

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Erlimatt is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sachseln in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4027. 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 Erlimatt?

Erlimatt lies near Sachseln in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8530, 8.2376.

How large is Erlimatt?

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 Erlimatt protected?

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

Which town is Erlimatt in?

Erlimatt lies near Sachseln (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sachseln.

Which protected sites are near Erlimatt?

The closest are Musschwändeli (0 km), Huggeten (0 km) and Muisschwendli (1 km).