Höch Flue, Engelberg

Dry meadow12 haObject number 10197

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Höch Flue is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10197. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Höch Flue?

Höch Flue lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8040, 8.4968.

How large is Höch Flue?

The site covers 12 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 Höch Flue protected?

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

Which town is Höch Flue in?

Höch Flue lies near Engelberg (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Engelberg.

Which protected sites are near Höch Flue?

The closest are Gross Planggen (0 km), Gumi (1 km) and Elmenstein (1 km).