Cheisten, Innertkirchen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12285

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cheisten is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Innertkirchen in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12285. 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 Cheisten?

Cheisten lies near Innertkirchen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7086, 8.2319.

How large is Cheisten?

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 Cheisten protected?

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

Which town is Cheisten in?

Cheisten lies near Innertkirchen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Innertkirchen.

Which protected sites are near Cheisten?

The closest are Wyler Sunnsyten (1 km), Nessligen (1 km) and Eigen (1 km).