Ob den Hegen, Unterschächen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 10372

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ob den Hegen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterschächen in the canton of UR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10372. 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 Ob den Hegen?

Ob den Hegen lies near Unterschächen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8795, 8.7686.

How large is Ob den Hegen?

The site covers 2 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 Ob den Hegen protected?

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

Which town is Ob den Hegen in?

Ob den Hegen lies near Unterschächen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Unterschächen.

Which protected sites are near Ob den Hegen?

The closest are Friteren (1 km), Butzlichöpf (1 km) and Äbnet (1 km).