Grosse Scheidegg, Grindelwald

Mire landscape591 haObject number 391

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grosse Scheidegg is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. It covers 591 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 391. 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 Grosse Scheidegg?

Grosse Scheidegg lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6579, 8.0947.

How large is Grosse Scheidegg?

The site covers 591 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 Grosse Scheidegg protected?

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

Which town is Grosse Scheidegg in?

Grosse Scheidegg lies near Grindelwald (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Grindelwald.

Which protected sites are near Grosse Scheidegg?

The closest are Grosse Scheidegg (0 km), Hambiel/Rossboden (1 km) and In Schroteggen (1 km).