Plütschgen, Wolfenschiessen

Dry meadow4 haObject number 490

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Plütschgen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Wolfenschiessen in the canton of NW. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 490. 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 Plütschgen?

Plütschgen lies near Wolfenschiessen in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9089, 8.4172.

How large is Plütschgen?

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 Plütschgen protected?

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

Which town is Plütschgen in?

Plütschgen lies near Wolfenschiessen (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Wolfenschiessen.

Which protected sites are near Plütschgen?

The closest are Gigi (1 km), Geren (1 km) and Brändlisweid (1 km).