Niderhusen, Ennetmoos

Dry meadow1 haObject number 542

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Niderhusen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ennetmoos in the canton of NW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 542. 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 Niderhusen?

Niderhusen lies near Ennetmoos in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9459, 8.3119.

How large is Niderhusen?

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 Niderhusen protected?

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

Which town is Niderhusen in?

Niderhusen lies near Ennetmoos (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Ennetmoos.

Which protected sites are near Niderhusen?

The closest are Vierwaldstättersee mit Kernwald, Bürgenstock und Rigi (1 km), Drachenried (2 km) and Städerried (2 km).