Heiligkreuz, Heiligkreuz (Mels)

Dry meadow1 haObject number 308

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heiligkreuz is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Heiligkreuz (Mels) in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 308. 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 Heiligkreuz?

Heiligkreuz lies near Heiligkreuz (Mels) in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.0608, 9.4168.

How large is Heiligkreuz?

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 Heiligkreuz protected?

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

Which town is Heiligkreuz in?

Heiligkreuz lies near Sargans (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Sargans.

Which protected sites are near Heiligkreuz?

The closest are Vorderspina (1 km), Älpeli (1 km) and Hinterspina (2 km).