Gmürsweid, Saanen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 5952

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gmürsweid is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saanen in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5952. 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 Gmürsweid?

Gmürsweid lies near Saanen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4692, 7.2451.

How large is Gmürsweid?

The site covers 2 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 Gmürsweid protected?

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

Which town is Gmürsweid in?

Gmürsweid lies near Saanen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Saanen.

Which protected sites are near Gmürsweid?

The closest are Mattis Vorschess (1 km), Unders Dürri (1 km) and Obers Dürri (1 km).