Hoher Kasten, Brülisau

Dry meadow4 haObject number 1743

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hoher Kasten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Brülisau in the canton of AI. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1743. 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 Hoher Kasten?

Hoher Kasten lies near Brülisau in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.2831, 9.4819.

How large is Hoher Kasten?

The site covers 4 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 Hoher Kasten protected?

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

Which town is Hoher Kasten in?

Hoher Kasten lies near Zug Wasserauen (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Wasserauen.

Which protected sites are near Hoher Kasten?

The closest are Vordere Better (1 km), Better (1 km) and Bodensee (Untersee)-Berlingen (1 km).