Uechben, Schleitheim

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3240

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Uechben is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schleitheim. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3240. 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 Uechben?

Uechben lies near Schleitheim. The coordinates are 47.7349, 8.4881.

How large is Uechben?

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 Uechben protected?

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

Which town is Uechben in?

Uechben lies near Gächlingen. The town page collects every protected site around Gächlingen.

Which protected sites are near Uechben?

The closest are Santiergen (1 km), Hasedel (1 km) and Talmüli (2 km).