Hinterbrenden, Giswil

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4033

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hinterbrenden is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4033. 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 Hinterbrenden?

Hinterbrenden lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8467, 8.1365.

How large is Hinterbrenden?

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 Hinterbrenden protected?

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

Which town is Hinterbrenden in?

Hinterbrenden lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Hinterbrenden?

The closest are Laui (1 km), Riedmattschwand (2 km) and Glaubenberg (3 km).