Oberschwendli, Glattfelden

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3897

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberschwendli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Glattfelden in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3897. 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 Oberschwendli?

Oberschwendli lies near Glattfelden in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.5659, 8.4925.

How large is Oberschwendli?

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 Oberschwendli protected?

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

Which town is Oberschwendli in?

Oberschwendli lies near Glattfelden (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Glattfelden.

Which protected sites are near Oberschwendli?

The closest are Schwendli (0 km), Churzenstalen (0 km) and Schnäggen (0 km).