Bles, Scheid

Dry meadow3 haObject number 8221

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bles is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Scheid. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8221. 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 Bles?

Bles lies near Scheid. The coordinates are 46.7875, 9.4467.

How large is Bles?

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 Bles protected?

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

Which town is Bles in?

Bles lies near Rothenbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Rothenbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Bles?

The closest are Rumadetsch (1 km), Alp Raguta (1 km) and Purz (1 km).