Martschen, Riemenstalden

Dry meadow1 haObject number 11508

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Martschen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Riemenstalden in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11508. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Martschen?

Martschen lies near Riemenstalden in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.9514, 8.6877.

How large is Martschen?

The site covers 1 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 Martschen protected?

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

Which town is Martschen in?

Martschen lies near Standseilbahn Stoos SZ (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Standseilbahn Stoos SZ.

Which protected sites are near Martschen?

The closest are Stapfenplangg (1 km), Nollen (2 km) and Ratzli (2 km).