Berter, Saas-Fee

Dry meadow4 haObject number 7171

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Berter is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saas-Fee in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7171. 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 Berter?

Berter lies near Saas-Fee in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1092, 7.9148.

How large is Berter?

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 Berter protected?

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

Which town is Berter in?

Berter lies near Saas-Fee (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Saas-Fee.

Which protected sites are near Berter?

The closest are Stn. Hannig (1 km), Feegletscher N (1 km) and Chalchofe (3 km).