Unter Zieblen, Engelberg

Dry meadow3 haObject number 4048

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter Zieblen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4048. 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 Unter Zieblen?

Unter Zieblen lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8198, 8.4339.

How large is Unter Zieblen?

The site covers 3 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 Unter Zieblen protected?

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

Which town is Unter Zieblen in?

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

Which protected sites are near Unter Zieblen?

The closest are Rinderalp (1 km), Gmeinegg (2 km) and Hahnen (2 km).