Zelgli, Zweidlen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3972

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zelgli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zweidlen in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3972. 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 Zelgli?

Zelgli lies near Zweidlen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.5750, 8.4781.

How large is Zelgli?

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 Zelgli protected?

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

Which town is Zelgli in?

Zelgli lies near Glattfelden (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Glattfelden.

Which protected sites are near Zelgli?

The closest are Glatt-Rheinsfelden (0 km), Glatt (1 km) and Neuhus (1 km).