Alpetli, Schwenden im Diemtigtal

Dry meadow7 haObject number 5638

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Alpetli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwenden im Diemtigtal in the canton of BE. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5638. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alpetli?

Alpetli lies near Schwenden im Diemtigtal in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5565, 7.4541.

How large is Alpetli?

The site covers 7 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 Alpetli protected?

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

Which town is Alpetli in?

Alpetli lies near Zweisimmen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Zweisimmen.

Which protected sites are near Alpetli?

The closest are Gammerschal (2 km), Blauseeli (2 km) and Simme-Latterbach, nur Hauptstation (3 km).