Rheindamm Melser Au, Mels

Dry meadow1 haObject number 835

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rheindamm Melser Au is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Mels in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 835. 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 Rheindamm Melser Au?

Rheindamm Melser Au lies near Mels in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.0417, 9.4829.

How large is Rheindamm Melser Au?

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 Rheindamm Melser Au protected?

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

Which town is Rheindamm Melser Au in?

Rheindamm Melser Au lies near Mels (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Mels.

Which protected sites are near Rheindamm Melser Au?

The closest are Ellwald (1 km), Elltal (1 km) and Rheindamm Sarganser Au (1 km).