Wigerts, Niederrickenbach

Dry meadow2 haObject number 489

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wigerts is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederrickenbach in the canton of NW. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 489. 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 Wigerts?

Wigerts lies near Niederrickenbach in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9218, 8.4308.

How large is Wigerts?

The site covers 2 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 Wigerts protected?

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

Which town is Wigerts in?

Wigerts lies near Beckenried (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Beckenried.

Which protected sites are near Wigerts?

The closest are Plütschgen (2 km), Reuss-Mühlau, Hünenberg (2 km) and Gigi (2 km).