Randen, Hemmental

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3223

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Randen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Hemmental. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3223. 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 Randen?

Randen lies near Hemmental. The coordinates are 47.7380, 8.5902.

How large is Randen?

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 Randen protected?

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

Which town is Randen in?

Randen lies near Schaffhausen. The town page collects every protected site around Schaffhausen.

Which protected sites are near Randen?

The closest are Gerenbuck (1 km), Oberbärghaalde (1 km) and Götzenhalde (1 km).

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.