Heimweid, Lauenen b. Gstaad

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12038

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heimweid is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12038. 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 Heimweid?

Heimweid lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4364, 7.3225.

How large is Heimweid?

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 Heimweid protected?

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

Which town is Heimweid in?

Heimweid lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Heimweid?

The closest are Weiher Obere Brüesche (1 km), Horemäder (1 km) and Fangmatte (2 km).