Usser Siten, Unterschächen
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Usser Siten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterschächen in the canton of UR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10171. 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 Usser Siten?
Usser Siten lies near Unterschächen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8477, 8.7821.
How large is Usser Siten?
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 Usser Siten protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Usser Siten in?
Usser Siten lies near Unterschächen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Unterschächen.
Which protected sites are near Usser Siten?
The closest are Gampelen (2 km), Schnäbel (2 km) and Rüti (2 km).