Laschignas, Scheid

Dry meadow26 haObject number 8251

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Laschignas is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Scheid. It covers 26 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8251. 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 Laschignas?

Laschignas lies near Scheid. The coordinates are 46.7717, 9.4412.

How large is Laschignas?

The site covers 26 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 Laschignas protected?

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

Which town is Laschignas in?

Laschignas lies near Rothenbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Rothenbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Laschignas?

The closest are Mulegns (1 km), Purz (1 km) and Scheidhalde (1 km).