Eggweid, Wengi b. Frutigen

Dry meadow4 haObject number 5470

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Eggweid is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Wengi b. Frutigen in the canton of BE. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5470. 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 Eggweid?

Eggweid lies near Wengi b. Frutigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6142, 7.6510.

How large is Eggweid?

The site covers 4 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 Eggweid protected?

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

Which town is Eggweid in?

Eggweid lies near Wimmis (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Wimmis.

Which protected sites are near Eggweid?

The closest are Chirschbäumliweid (0 km), Bündiegg (1 km) and Lusbüel (1 km).