Gsäss, Oberwil im Simmental

Dry meadow9 haObject number 5646

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gsäss is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5646. 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 Gsäss?

Gsäss lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6724, 7.4455.

How large is Gsäss?

The site covers 9 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 Gsäss protected?

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

Which town is Gsäss in?

Gsäss lies near Oberwil im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberwil im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Gsäss?

The closest are Wyssebachgrabe (0 km), Waachli (1 km) and Mursbrunne (1 km).