Gross Chasten, Beinwil SO

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10826

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gross Chasten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Beinwil SO. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10826. 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 Gross Chasten?

Gross Chasten lies near Beinwil SO. The coordinates are 47.3681, 7.5946.

How large is Gross Chasten?

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 Gross Chasten protected?

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

Which town is Gross Chasten in?

Gross Chasten lies near Büsserach. The town page collects every protected site around Büsserach.

Which protected sites are near Gross Chasten?

The closest are Ober Möschbach (1 km), Unter Möschbach (1 km) and Chlosterweid (1 km).