Felsen, Embrach

Dry meadow0 haObject number 3760

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Felsen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Embrach in the canton of ZH. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3760. 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 Felsen?

Felsen lies near Embrach in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4978, 8.6089.

How large is Felsen?

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 Felsen protected?

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

Which town is Felsen in?

Felsen lies near Embrach (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Embrach.

Which protected sites are near Felsen?

The closest are Zelg (1 km), Warpeltal (1 km) and Edlibuck (3 km).