Gross Pfaffen, Seedorf UR

Dry meadow11 haObject number 10157

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gross Pfaffen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Seedorf UR. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10157. 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 Pfaffen?

Gross Pfaffen lies near Seedorf UR. The coordinates are 46.8583, 8.5730.

How large is Gross Pfaffen?

The site covers 11 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 Pfaffen protected?

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

Which town is Gross Pfaffen in?

Gross Pfaffen lies near Erstfeld. The town page collects every protected site around Erstfeld.

Which protected sites are near Gross Pfaffen?

The closest are Rossboden (1 km), Honegg (1 km) and Gitschenberg (2 km).

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.