Ulrichen, Obergesteln

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7026

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ulrichen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Obergesteln in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7026. 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 Ulrichen?

Ulrichen lies near Obergesteln in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.5139, 8.3114.

How large is Ulrichen?

The site covers 2 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 Ulrichen protected?

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

Which town is Ulrichen in?

Ulrichen lies near Zug Obergesteln (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Obergesteln.

Which protected sites are near Ulrichen?

The closest are Zwisched Bäch (2 km), Honeye-Magady (3 km) and Rhone-Oberwald (4 km).

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.