Stollen, Melchtal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4042

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Stollen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Melchtal in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4042. 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 Stollen?

Stollen lies near Melchtal in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8310, 8.2823.

How large is Stollen?

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 Stollen protected?

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

Which town is Stollen in?

Stollen lies near Kerns (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Kerns.

Which protected sites are near Stollen?

The closest are Lehberg (1 km), Turrenegg (1 km) and Siechenried (2 km).