Bottigen, Boltigen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 5704

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bottigen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5704. 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 Bottigen?

Bottigen lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6313, 7.3932.

How large is Bottigen?

The site covers 2 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 Bottigen protected?

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

Which town is Bottigen in?

Bottigen lies near Boltigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Boltigen.

Which protected sites are near Bottigen?

The closest are Buechistock (1 km), Simmenegg (1 km) and Ramsere (1 km).