Ritsche, Eggerberg

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7069

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ritsche is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Eggerberg in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7069. 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 Ritsche?

Ritsche lies near Eggerberg in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3032, 7.8926.

How large is Ritsche?

The site covers 2 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 Ritsche protected?

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

Which town is Ritsche in?

Ritsche lies near Eggerberg (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Eggerberg.

Which protected sites are near Ritsche?

The closest are Stadelgufer (1 km), Lipbode (1 km) and Unneri Brich (1 km).

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.