Rheindamm Rheinau, Buchs SG

Dry meadow1 haObject number 833

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rheindamm Rheinau is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Buchs SG in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 833. 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 Rheindamm Rheinau?

Rheindamm Rheinau lies near Buchs SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1768, 9.4863.

How large is Rheindamm Rheinau?

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 Rheinau protected?

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

Which town is Rheindamm Rheinau in?

Rheindamm Rheinau lies near Buchs (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Buchs.

Which protected sites are near Rheindamm Rheinau?

The closest are Rheindamm Burgerau (2 km), Rheindamm Rheinau (2 km) and Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au (2 km).