Vogelsberg, Bürglen OW

Dry meadow1 haObject number 4053

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vogelsberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Bürglen OW in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4053. 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 Vogelsberg?

Vogelsberg lies near Bürglen OW in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8109, 8.1533.

How large is Vogelsberg?

The site covers 1 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 Vogelsberg protected?

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

Which town is Vogelsberg in?

Vogelsberg lies near Lungern (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Lungern.

Which protected sites are near Vogelsberg?

The closest are Äschligrat (0 km), Ägerten (0 km) and Lungerer See Nordende (1 km).