Rütinen, Giswil

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4097

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rütinen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4097. 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 Rütinen?

Rütinen lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8200, 8.1698.

How large is Rütinen?

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 Rütinen protected?

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

Which town is Rütinen in?

Rütinen lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Rütinen?

The closest are Lungerer See Nordende (1 km), Vogelsberg (2 km) and Äschligrat (2 km).