Brienz, Brienz/Brinzauls GR

Dry meadow3 haObject number 8631

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Brienz is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Brienz/Brinzauls GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8631. 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 Brienz?

Brienz lies near Brienz/Brinzauls GR. The coordinates are 46.6714, 9.5954.

How large is Brienz?

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 Brienz protected?

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

Which town is Brienz in?

Brienz lies near Zug Tiefencastel. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Tiefencastel.

Which protected sites are near Brienz?

The closest are Cresta Bernard (1 km), Bualet (1 km) and Igl Plaz (1 km).