Hintere Walop, Boltigen

Dry meadow3 haObject number 5102

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hintere Walop is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5102. 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 Hintere Walop?

Hintere Walop lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6470, 7.3393.

How large is Hintere Walop?

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 Hintere Walop protected?

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

Which town is Hintere Walop in?

Hintere Walop lies near Boltigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Boltigen.

Which protected sites are near Hintere Walop?

The closest are Vordere Walop (1 km), Chüeharnisch et Wanneli (1 km) and Äbi (2 km).