Zelg, Oberembrach

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3834

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zelg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberembrach in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3834. 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 Zelg?

Zelg lies near Oberembrach in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4909, 8.6159.

How large is Zelg?

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 Zelg protected?

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

Which town is Zelg in?

Zelg lies near Oberembrach (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Oberembrach.

Which protected sites are near Zelg?

The closest are Felsen (1 km), Warpeltal (2 km) and Edlibuck (2 km).