Laucheren, Emmetten

Dry meadow6 haObject number 476

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Laucheren is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 476. 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 Laucheren?

Laucheren lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9331, 8.5441.

How large is Laucheren?

The site covers 6 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 Laucheren protected?

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

Which town is Laucheren in?

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

Which protected sites are near Laucheren?

The closest are Seeliboden im Choltal (1 km), Oberbauen/Scheidegg (1 km) and Lang Hütte (1 km).