Gufer, Randa

Dry meadow8 haObject number 7166

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gufer is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Randa in the canton of VS. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7166. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gufer?

Gufer lies near Randa in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.1063, 7.7678.

How large is Gufer?

The site covers 8 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 Gufer protected?

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

Which town is Gufer in?

Gufer lies near Randa (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Randa.

Which protected sites are near Gufer?

The closest are Schalubärg (2 km), Abberggletscher (4 km) and Hohlichtgletscher (5 km).