Erschmatt, Niedergampel

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7016

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Erschmatt is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Niedergampel in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7016. 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 Erschmatt?

Erschmatt lies near Niedergampel in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3165, 7.7004.

How large is Erschmatt?

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 Erschmatt protected?

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

Which town is Erschmatt in?

Erschmatt lies near Gampel-Bratsch (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Gampel-Bratsch.

Which protected sites are near Erschmatt?

The closest are Mettje (0 km), Chleis Bärgji (0 km) and Zelg Erschmatt (1 km).

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.