Hobiel, Visperterminen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7457

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hobiel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Visperterminen in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7457. 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 Hobiel?

Hobiel lies near Visperterminen in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2516, 7.9187.

How large is Hobiel?

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 Hobiel protected?

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

Which town is Hobiel in?

Hobiel lies near Visperterminen (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Visperterminen.

Which protected sites are near Hobiel?

The closest are Oberi Site (1 km), Chrachilbode (2 km) and Wasserschloss (2 km).