Buufal, Oberwil im Simmental

Dry meadow7 haObject number 5650

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Buufal is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5650. 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 Buufal?

Buufal lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6550, 7.3888.

How large is Buufal?

The site covers 7 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 Buufal protected?

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

Which town is Buufal in?

Buufal lies near Oberwil im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberwil im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Buufal?

The closest are Heubergtürli (1 km), Grueholz (1 km) and Bärgli (1 km).