Gängigerhof, Arth

Dry meadow1 haObject number 11558

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gängigerhof is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Arth in the canton of SZ. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11558. 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 Gängigerhof?

Gängigerhof lies near Arth in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0801, 8.5266.

How large is Gängigerhof?

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 Gängigerhof protected?

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

Which town is Gängigerhof in?

Gängigerhof lies near Arth (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Arth.

Which protected sites are near Gängigerhof?

The closest are Chnoden/Heumoos (3 km), Heumoos (3 km) and Goldauer Bergsturz (3 km).