Gwand, Brienz BE

Dry meadow1 haObject number 5331

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gwand is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Brienz BE in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5331. 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 Gwand?

Gwand lies near Brienz BE in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7617, 8.0130.

How large is Gwand?

The site covers 1 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 Gwand protected?

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

Which town is Gwand in?

Gwand lies near Oberried am Brienzersee (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberried am Brienzersee.

Which protected sites are near Gwand?

The closest are Obermad (0 km), Unterer Ofenbielen (0 km) and Doregg (1 km).