Rossboden, Attinghausen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10167

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rossboden is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Attinghausen. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10167. 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 Rossboden?

Rossboden lies near Attinghausen. The coordinates are 46.8516, 8.5835.

How large is Rossboden?

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 Rossboden protected?

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

Which town is Rossboden in?

Rossboden lies near Erstfeld. The town page collects every protected site around Erstfeld.

Which protected sites are near Rossboden?

The closest are Gross Pfaffen (1 km), Honegg (2 km) and Gitschenberg (3 km).