Windegge, Bürchen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7076

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Windegge is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Bürchen in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7076. 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 Windegge?

Windegge lies near Bürchen in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2863, 7.8217.

How large is Windegge?

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 Windegge protected?

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

Which town is Windegge in?

Windegge lies near Bürchen (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Bürchen.

Which protected sites are near Windegge?

The closest are Hochastler (1 km), Rhône-Branson (1 km) and Obri Hellela (1 km).