Schwanten, Schänis

Dry meadow3 haObject number 808

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwanten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schänis in the canton of SG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 808. 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 Schwanten?

Schwanten lies near Schänis in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1526, 9.0753.

How large is Schwanten?

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 Schwanten protected?

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

Which town is Schwanten in?

Schwanten lies near Schänis (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Schänis.

Which protected sites are near Schwanten?

The closest are Ruestelplangg (1 km), Cholholz (1 km) and Rittersberg (1 km).