Mittelzug, Zermatt
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Mittelzug is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7184. 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 Mittelzug?
Mittelzug lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0101, 7.6955.
How large is Mittelzug?
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 Mittelzug protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Mittelzug in?
Mittelzug lies near Zermatt (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zermatt.
Which protected sites are near Mittelzug?
The closest are Zermatt (1 km), Dent Blanche – Matterhorn – Monte Rosa (2 km) and Hermetje (3 km).