Risigrund, Steg im Tösstal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3963

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Risigrund is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Steg im Tösstal in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3963. 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 Risigrund?

Risigrund lies near Steg im Tösstal in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3518, 8.9450.

How large is Risigrund?

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 Risigrund protected?

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

Which town is Risigrund in?

Risigrund lies near Fischenthal (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Fischenthal.

Which protected sites are near Risigrund?

The closest are Fuchsloch (1 km), Fuchsloch (1 km) and Goggelswald (1 km).