Rietwisen, Beringen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3269

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rietwisen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Beringen in the canton of SH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3269. 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 Rietwisen?

Rietwisen lies near Beringen in the canton of SH. The coordinates are 47.7074, 8.5686.

How large is Rietwisen?

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 Rietwisen protected?

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

Which town is Rietwisen in?

Rietwisen lies near Beringen (SH). The town page collects every protected site around Beringen.

Which protected sites are near Rietwisen?

The closest are Lieblosental (1 km), Geisshalde (1 km) and Talhof (1 km).