Oberholz, Dachsen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3805

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberholz is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Dachsen in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3805. 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 Oberholz?

Oberholz lies near Dachsen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.6577, 8.6291.

How large is Oberholz?

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 Oberholz protected?

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

Which town is Oberholz in?

Oberholz lies near Dachsen (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Dachsen.

Which protected sites are near Oberholz?

The closest are Au (2 km), Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden (2 km) and Rheinfall (2 km).