Platten, Beckenried

Dry meadow2 haObject number 473

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Platten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Beckenried in the canton of NW. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 473. 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 Platten?

Platten lies near Beckenried in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9451, 8.4360.

How large is Platten?

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 Platten protected?

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

Which town is Platten in?

Platten lies near Beckenried (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Beckenried.

Which protected sites are near Platten?

The closest are Chatzenstrick (1 km), Ligg (1 km) and Chastenmatt (1 km).