Spissegg, Engelberg

Dry meadow9 haObject number 4021

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Spissegg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4021. 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 Spissegg?

Spissegg lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8609, 8.4006.

How large is Spissegg?

The site covers 9 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 Spissegg protected?

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

Which town is Spissegg in?

Spissegg lies near Engelberg (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Engelberg.

Which protected sites are near Spissegg?

The closest are Engelberger Aa-Buochs, Flugplatz (2 km), Ried bei Altzellen (2 km) and Bannalp-Walenstöcke (3 km).