Furggegga, Zermatt

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7333

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Furggegga is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7333. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Furggegga?

Furggegga lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0115, 7.7629.

How large is Furggegga?

The site covers 2 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 Furggegga protected?

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

Which town is Furggegga in?

Furggegga lies near Zermatt (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zermatt.

Which protected sites are near Furggegga?

The closest are Eggen (0 km), Bodmen (2 km) and Zermatt (2 km).