Schwang, Herbetswil

Dry meadow3 haObject number 10803

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwang is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Herbetswil. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10803. 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 Schwang?

Schwang lies near Herbetswil. The coordinates are 47.2820, 7.6020.

How large is Schwang?

The site covers 3 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 Schwang protected?

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

Which town is Schwang in?

Schwang lies near Kammersrohr. The town page collects every protected site around Kammersrohr.

Which protected sites are near Schwang?

The closest are Hintere Schmidematt (1 km), Vord. Hofbergli (2 km) and Wies (2 km).