Römersbalm, Silenen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10490

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Römersbalm is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10490. 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 Römersbalm?

Römersbalm lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8006, 8.6950.

How large is Römersbalm?

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 Römersbalm protected?

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

Which town is Römersbalm in?

Römersbalm lies near Silenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Silenen.

Which protected sites are near Römersbalm?

The closest are Wasserplatten (1 km), Chilcherbergen (1 km) and Buechholz (2 km).