Waldegg, Engelberg

Dry meadow19 haObject number 10201

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Waldegg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10201. 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 Waldegg?

Waldegg lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8003, 8.4781.

How large is Waldegg?

The site covers 19 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 Waldegg protected?

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

Which town is Waldegg in?

Waldegg lies near Engelberg (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Engelberg.

Which protected sites are near Waldegg?

The closest are Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti (1 km), Elmenstein (1 km) and Höch Flue (1 km).