Hännen, Wittnau

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4684

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hännen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Wittnau in the canton of AG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4684. 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 Hännen?

Hännen lies near Wittnau in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4817, 7.9939.

How large is Hännen?

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 Hännen protected?

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

Which town is Hännen in?

Hännen lies near Wittnau (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Wittnau.

Which protected sites are near Hännen?

The closest are Wigarten (2 km), Breiten (2 km) and Steindler (2 km).