Bärenlöcher, Rüthi (Rheintal)

Dry meadow4 haObject number 827

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bärenlöcher is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüthi (Rheintal). It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 827. 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 Bärenlöcher?

Bärenlöcher lies near Rüthi (Rheintal). The coordinates are 47.2998, 9.5104.

How large is Bärenlöcher?

The site covers 4 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 Bärenlöcher protected?

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

Which town is Bärenlöcher in?

Bärenlöcher lies near Eichberg. The town page collects every protected site around Eichberg.

Which protected sites are near Bärenlöcher?

The closest are Planggi (1 km), Suulöcher (2 km) and Forstegg (2 km).