Usser Siten, Unterschächen

Dry meadow3 haObject number 10171

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

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).