Obere Ruessi, Alpnach Dorf

Dry meadow4 haObject number 4003

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obere Ruessi is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4003. 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 Obere Ruessi?

Obere Ruessi lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9648, 8.2492.

How large is Obere Ruessi?

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 Obere Ruessi protected?

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

Which town is Obere Ruessi in?

Obere Ruessi lies near Alpnach (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Alpnach.

Which protected sites are near Obere Ruessi?

The closest are Ämsigenplanggen (1 km), Laui (1 km) and Ober Steigli (2 km).