Halden, Uzwil

Dry meadow1 haObject number 739

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Halden is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Uzwil. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 739. 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 Halden?

Halden lies near Uzwil. The coordinates are 47.4304, 9.1425.

How large is Halden?

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 Halden protected?

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

Which town is Halden in?

Halden lies near Uzwil. The town page collects every protected site around Uzwil.

Which protected sites are near Halden?

The closest are Auen an der Glatt (2 km), Glatt nordwestlich Flawil (2 km) and Bettenauerweier (3 km).