Ruine Neutoggenburg, Oberhelfenschwil

Dry meadow1 haObject number 647

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ruine Neutoggenburg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberhelfenschwil. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 647. 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 Ruine Neutoggenburg?

Ruine Neutoggenburg lies near Oberhelfenschwil. The coordinates are 47.3298, 9.1127.

How large is Ruine Neutoggenburg?

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 Ruine Neutoggenburg protected?

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

Which town is Ruine Neutoggenburg in?

Ruine Neutoggenburg lies near Lichtensteig. The town page collects every protected site around Lichtensteig.

Which protected sites are near Ruine Neutoggenburg?

The closest are Oberberg (2 km), Hinteregg (2 km) and Brand (3 km).