Chäleweid, Zweisimmen

Dry meadow13 haObject number 5219

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chäleweid is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zweisimmen in the canton of BE. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5219. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chäleweid?

Chäleweid lies near Zweisimmen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5396, 7.3534.

How large is Chäleweid?

The site covers 13 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 Chäleweid protected?

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

Which town is Chäleweid in?

Chäleweid lies near Zweisimmen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Zweisimmen.

Which protected sites are near Chäleweid?

The closest are Schauenegg (1 km), Obers Holaas (1 km) and Schwarzesee (2 km).