Unteralp, Wolfenschiessen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 558

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unteralp is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Wolfenschiessen in the canton of NW. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 558. 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 Unteralp?

Unteralp lies near Wolfenschiessen in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.8960, 8.3664.

How large is Unteralp?

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 Unteralp protected?

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

Which town is Unteralp in?

Unteralp lies near Wolfenschiessen (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Wolfenschiessen.

Which protected sites are near Unteralp?

The closest are Ronengrat (0 km), Gibel (1 km) and Oberst Geberts (1 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.