Mettental, Sachseln
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Mettental is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sachseln in the canton of OW. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4040. 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 Mettental?
Mettental lies near Sachseln in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8310, 8.2490.
How large is Mettental?
The site covers 4 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 Mettental protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Mettental in?
Mettental lies near Sachseln (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sachseln.
Which protected sites are near Mettental?
The closest are Hüttmatt (1 km), Hanen (2 km) and Steinmeise (2 km).
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.