Biglenalp, Wengen

Dry meadow12 haObject number 5087

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Biglenalp is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Wengen. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5087. 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 Biglenalp?

Biglenalp lies near Wengen. The coordinates are 46.5666, 7.9551.

How large is Biglenalp?

The site covers 12 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 Biglenalp protected?

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

Which town is Biglenalp in?

Biglenalp lies near Lauterbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Biglenalp?

The closest are Wengernalp (1 km), Wengernalp Weiher (1 km) and Station Wengernalp (2 km).