Chäle, Saanen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12238

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chäle is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saanen in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12238. 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 Chäle?

Chäle lies near Saanen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4901, 7.2465.

How large is Chäle?

The site covers 1 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 Chäle protected?

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

Which town is Chäle in?

Chäle lies near Saanen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Saanen.

Which protected sites are near Chäle?

The closest are Gibel (1 km), Fürholz (1 km) and La Saussa (1 km).