Riedwäng, St. Niklaus VS

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7275

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riedwäng is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Niklaus VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7275. 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 Riedwäng?

Riedwäng lies near St. Niklaus VS. The coordinates are 46.1760, 7.8224.

How large is Riedwäng?

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 Riedwäng protected?

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

Which town is Riedwäng in?

Riedwäng lies near Grächen. The town page collects every protected site around Grächen.

Which protected sites are near Riedwäng?

The closest are Undri Läger (3 km), Bärgji (4 km) and Roti Flüe (5 km).