Nusshalden, Urnäsch

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1708

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Nusshalden is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1708. 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 Nusshalden?

Nusshalden lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.2818, 9.3200.

How large is Nusshalden?

The site covers 3 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 Nusshalden protected?

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

Which town is Nusshalden in?

Nusshalden lies near Urnäsch (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Urnäsch.

Which protected sites are near Nusshalden?

The closest are Potersalp (1 km), Potersalp (1 km) and Potersalp (2 km).