Lang Hütte, Emmetten

Dry meadow2 haObject number 485

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lang Hütte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 485. 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 Lang Hütte?

Lang Hütte lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9281, 8.5326.

How large is Lang Hütte?

The site covers 2 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 Lang Hütte protected?

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

Which town is Lang Hütte in?

Lang Hütte lies near Emmetten (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Emmetten.

Which protected sites are near Lang Hütte?

The closest are Baberg (1 km), Scheidegg im Choltal (1 km) and Oberbauen/Scheidegg (1 km).