Obloch, Amden

Dry meadow4 haObject number 722

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obloch is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Amden in the canton of SG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 722. 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 Obloch?

Obloch lies near Amden in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1637, 9.1303.

How large is Obloch?

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 Obloch protected?

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

Which town is Obloch in?

Obloch lies near Amden (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Amden.

Which protected sites are near Obloch?

The closest are Walau (1 km), Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet (3 km) and Faren (3 km).