Galgebuck, Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Dry meadow2 haObject number 3331

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Galgebuck is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Neuhausen am Rheinfall in the canton of SH. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3331. 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 Galgebuck?

Galgebuck lies near Neuhausen am Rheinfall in the canton of SH. The coordinates are 47.6886, 8.6139.

How large is Galgebuck?

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 Galgebuck protected?

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

Which town is Galgebuck in?

Galgebuck lies near Neuhausen am Rheinfall (SH). The town page collects every protected site around Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

Which protected sites are near Galgebuck?

The closest are Rhein-Neuhausen, Fluringerbrücke (1 km), Rheinfall (2 km) and Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen (2 km).