Hinderstocke, Erlenbach im Simmental

Dry meadow4 haObject number 5677

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hinderstocke is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Erlenbach im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5677. 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 Hinderstocke?

Hinderstocke lies near Erlenbach im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6884, 7.5410.

How large is Hinderstocke?

The site covers 4 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 Hinderstocke protected?

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

Which town is Hinderstocke in?

Hinderstocke lies near Erlenbach im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Erlenbach im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Hinderstocke?

The closest are Stockefeld (1 km), Cheibehore (1 km) and Baachegg (1 km).