Chälmatta, Binn

Dry meadow6 haObject number 7499

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chälmatta is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Binn in the canton of VS. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7499. 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 Chälmatta?

Chälmatta lies near Binn in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3715, 8.2062.

How large is Chälmatta?

The site covers 6 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 Chälmatta protected?

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

Which town is Chälmatta in?

Chälmatta lies near Binn (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Binn.

Which protected sites are near Chälmatta?

The closest are Holzerehischer (1 km), Landschaftspark Binntal (2 km) and Hanschbiel (2 km).