Zingeli, Grafenort

Dry meadow8 haObject number 523

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zingeli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Grafenort. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 523. 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 Zingeli?

Zingeli lies near Grafenort. The coordinates are 46.8772, 8.3494.

How large is Zingeli?

The site covers 8 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 Zingeli protected?

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

Which town is Zingeli in?

Zingeli lies near Wolfenschiessen. The town page collects every protected site around Wolfenschiessen.

Which protected sites are near Zingeli?

The closest are Ober Alpeli (1 km), Büelen (1 km) and Vorderer Rossboden (1 km).