Eggschwand, Kiental

Dry meadow3 haObject number 13415

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Eggschwand is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13415. 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 Eggschwand?

Eggschwand lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5789, 7.7695.

How large is Eggschwand?

The site covers 3 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 Eggschwand protected?

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

Which town is Eggschwand in?

Eggschwand lies near Reichenbach im Kandertal (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Reichenbach im Kandertal.

Which protected sites are near Eggschwand?

The closest are Eggmatti (1 km), Schindlere (1 km) and Tschäggere (1 km).