Grimsel, Guttannen

Mire landscape250 haObject number 268

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Grimsel (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Grimsel.

Location and surroundings

Grimsel is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Guttannen in the canton of BE. It covers 250 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 268. 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 Grimsel?

Grimsel lies near Guttannen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5703, 8.3059.

How large is Grimsel?

The site covers 250 ha according to the federal inventory.

Mire landscape: what is it?

Mire landscapes are large landscapes containing bogs, protected for their beauty and national importance. Switzerland has 102 of them.

Is Grimsel protected?

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

Which town is Grimsel in?

Grimsel lies near Guttannen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Guttannen.

Which protected sites are near Grimsel?

The closest are Mederlouenen (2 km), Bächlisboden (2 km) and Chessibidmer (2 km).