Alte Gipsgrube, Kienberg

Dry meadow3 haObject number 10631

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Alte Gipsgrube is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Kienberg in the canton of SO. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10631. 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 Alte Gipsgrube?

Alte Gipsgrube lies near Kienberg in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.4362, 7.9720.

How large is Alte Gipsgrube?

The site covers 3 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 Alte Gipsgrube protected?

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

Which town is Alte Gipsgrube in?

Alte Gipsgrube lies near Kienberg (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Kienberg.

Which protected sites are near Alte Gipsgrube?

The closest are Alte Gipsgrube (0 km), Lammet (1 km) and Morbachweid (1 km).