Schützen, Silenen
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Schützen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10404. 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 Schützen?
Schützen lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8096, 8.6643.
How large is Schützen?
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 Schützen protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Schützen in?
Schützen lies near Silenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Silenen.
Which protected sites are near Schützen?
The closest are Buechholz (1 km), Rimiberg (1 km) and Aecherli Amphibienweiher (2 km).
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.