Schnäbel, Unterschächen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10495

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schnäbel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterschächen in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10495. 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 Schnäbel?

Schnäbel lies near Unterschächen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8316, 8.7815.

How large is Schnäbel?

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 Schnäbel protected?

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

Which town is Schnäbel in?

Schnäbel lies near Unterschächen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Unterschächen.

Which protected sites are near Schnäbel?

The closest are Usser Siten (2 km), Gampelen (2 km) and Rüti (4 km).