Gummenalp, Hofstetten b. Brienz

Dry meadow3 haObject number 5078

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gummenalp is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Hofstetten b. Brienz. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5078. 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 Gummenalp?

Gummenalp lies near Hofstetten b. Brienz. The coordinates are 46.7766, 8.0826.

How large is Gummenalp?

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 Gummenalp protected?

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

Which town is Gummenalp in?

Gummenalp lies near Brienz. The town page collects every protected site around Brienz.

Which protected sites are near Gummenalp?

The closest are Esleren/Gummenalp (1 km), Ufem Dirr (1 km) and Höhi (1 km).