Gugger, Kiental

Dry meadow3 haObject number 5158

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gugger is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5158. 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 Gugger?

Gugger lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5794, 7.7541.

How large is Gugger?

The site covers 3 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 Gugger protected?

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

Which town is Gugger in?

Gugger lies near Reichenbach im Kandertal (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Reichenbach im Kandertal.

Which protected sites are near Gugger?

The closest are Zind (0 km), Tschäggere (1 km) and Spiggeweid (1 km).