Faltsche, Gsteigwiler

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12284

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Faltsche is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gsteigwiler in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12284. 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 Faltsche?

Faltsche lies near Gsteigwiler in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6457, 7.8807.

How large is Faltsche?

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 Faltsche protected?

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

Which town is Faltsche in?

Faltsche lies near Gsteigwiler (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Gsteigwiler.

Which protected sites are near Faltsche?

The closest are Underbürgle (1 km), Oberbürgle (1 km) and Scharte (1 km).