Leiggern, Ausserberg

Dry meadow10 haObject number 7105

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Leiggern is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ausserberg in the canton of VS. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7105. 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 Leiggern?

Leiggern lies near Ausserberg in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3272, 7.8378.

How large is Leiggern?

The site covers 10 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 Leiggern protected?

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

Which town is Leiggern in?

Leiggern lies near Ausserberg (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Ausserberg.

Which protected sites are near Leiggern?

The closest are Milachra (1 km), Sädol (1 km) and Chalchofe (1 km).