Sengg, Ernen

Dry meadow3 haObject number 7401

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sengg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ernen in the canton of VS. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7401. 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 Sengg?

Sengg lies near Ernen in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3790, 8.1163.

How large is Sengg?

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 Sengg protected?

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

Which town is Sengg in?

Sengg lies near Ernen (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Ernen.

Which protected sites are near Sengg?

The closest are Oberdeisch (1 km), Oberdorf (2 km) and Ritti (2 km).