Wigarten, Knonau

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3818

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wigarten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Knonau in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3818. 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 Wigarten?

Wigarten lies near Knonau in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2296, 8.4460.

How large is Wigarten?

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 Wigarten protected?

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

Which town is Wigarten in?

Wigarten lies near Knonau (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Knonau.

Which protected sites are near Wigarten?

The closest are Aegelsee (1 km), Ägelsee (1 km) and Grischei (2 km).