Turren, Melchtal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4086

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Turren 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 4086. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Turren?

Turren lies near Melchtal in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8508, 8.3063.

How large is Turren?

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 Turren protected?

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

Which town is Turren in?

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

Which protected sites are near Turren?

The closest are Unter Lachen (0 km), Lehberg (1 km) and Siechenried (1 km).