Lyten, Merishausen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 3275

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lyten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Merishausen. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3275. 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 Lyten?

Lyten lies near Merishausen. The coordinates are 47.7750, 8.5782.

How large is Lyten?

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 Lyten protected?

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

Which town is Lyten in?

Lyten lies near Büttenhardt. The town page collects every protected site around Büttenhardt.

Which protected sites are near Lyten?

The closest are ​Blaase (0 km), Blaasen (0 km) and Hagenturm (1 km).