Grand Chalet, Schwarzsee

Dry meadow7 haObject number 1121

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grand Chalet is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzsee in the canton of FR. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1121. 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 Grand Chalet?

Grand Chalet lies near Schwarzsee in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.6412, 7.2504.

How large is Grand Chalet?

The site covers 7 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 Grand Chalet protected?

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

Which town is Grand Chalet in?

Grand Chalet lies near Jaun (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Jaun.

Which protected sites are near Grand Chalet?

The closest are Pointe de Balachaux (1 km), Breccaschlund (1 km) and Balachaux (2 km).