Gürmschi, Kiental

Dry meadow7 haObject number 12962

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gürmschi is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12962. 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 Gürmschi?

Gürmschi lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5715, 7.7213.

How large is Gürmschi?

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 Gürmschi protected?

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

Which town is Gürmschi in?

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

Which protected sites are near Gürmschi?

The closest are Loosplatte (1 km), Ryschere (1 km) and Undere Gumpel (1 km).