Sonnenberg, Gretschins

Dry meadow1 haObject number 291

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sonnenberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gretschins in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 291. 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 Sonnenberg?

Sonnenberg lies near Gretschins in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.0962, 9.4841.

How large is Sonnenberg?

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 Sonnenberg protected?

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

Which town is Sonnenberg in?

Sonnenberg lies near Balzers () (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Balzers ().

Which protected sites are near Sonnenberg?

The closest are Ruine Wartau (1 km), Sabrens (1 km) and Plattis-Chopf (1 km).