Fröschen, Volketswil

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3869

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fröschen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Volketswil in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3869. 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 Fröschen?

Fröschen lies near Volketswil in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4026, 8.6847.

How large is Fröschen?

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 Fröschen protected?

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

Which town is Fröschen in?

Fröschen lies near Volketswil (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Volketswil.

Which protected sites are near Fröschen?

The closest are Kiesgrube Kindhausen (Blutzwies) (0 km), Örmis (2 km) and Örmis (2 km).