Holzflue, Balsthal

Dry meadow19 haObject number 10604

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Holzflue is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Balsthal in the canton of SO. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10604. 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 Holzflue?

Holzflue lies near Balsthal in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.3221, 7.7011.

How large is Holzflue?

The site covers 19 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 Holzflue protected?

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

Which town is Holzflue in?

Holzflue lies near Balsthal (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Balsthal.

Which protected sites are near Holzflue?

The closest are Lobiseiweiher (1 km), Paradiesbach (1 km) and Oberbergmatten (2 km).