Falggelen, Berschis

Dry meadow1 haObject number 728

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Falggelen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Berschis in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 728. 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 Falggelen?

Falggelen lies near Berschis in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1238, 9.3580.

How large is Falggelen?

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 Falggelen protected?

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

Which town is Falggelen in?

Falggelen lies near Walenstadt (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Walenstadt.

Which protected sites are near Falggelen?

The closest are Chegelplatz (0 km), Breitplangg (1 km) and Grossriet (2 km).