Windgällen, Isenthal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10046

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Windgällen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Isenthal. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10046. 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 Windgällen?

Windgällen lies near Isenthal. The coordinates are 46.9134, 8.5008.

How large is Windgällen?

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 Windgällen protected?

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

Which town is Windgällen in?

Windgällen lies near Emmetten. The town page collects every protected site around Emmetten.

Which protected sites are near Windgällen?

The closest are Chalberegg (0 km), Geissegg (0 km) and Tannegg (1 km).

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.