Saum, Isenthal

Dry meadow2 haObject number 10478

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Saum is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Isenthal. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10478. 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 Saum?

Saum lies near Isenthal. The coordinates are 46.8771, 8.4939.

How large is Saum?

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 Saum protected?

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

Which town is Saum in?

Saum lies near Beckenried. The town page collects every protected site around Beckenried.

Which protected sites are near Saum?

The closest are Platten (1 km), Grosstal (2 km) and Grosstalbach-Isenthal (2 km).