Vorderen Bänder, Erstfeld

Dry meadow3 haObject number 10397

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vorderen Bänder is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Erstfeld in the canton of UR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10397. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vorderen Bänder?

Vorderen Bänder lies near Erstfeld in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8194, 8.6001.

How large is Vorderen Bänder?

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 Vorderen Bänder protected?

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

Which town is Vorderen Bänder in?

Vorderen Bänder lies near Erstfeld (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Erstfeld.

Which protected sites are near Vorderen Bänder?

The closest are Oberberg (0 km), Oberberg (1 km) and Hinteren Bänder (1 km).