Riggisberg, Riggisberg

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12261

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riggisberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Riggisberg. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12261. 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 Riggisberg?

Riggisberg lies near Riggisberg. The coordinates are 46.8111, 7.4761.

How large is Riggisberg?

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 Riggisberg protected?

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

Which town is Riggisberg in?

Riggisberg lies near Thurnen. The town page collects every protected site around Thurnen.

Which protected sites are near Riggisberg?

The closest are Graben (1 km), Grundmoos (4 km) and Gürbe-Belp, Mülimatt (4 km).