Höchst, Adelboden

Dry meadow5 haObject number 13044

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Höchst is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Adelboden in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13044. 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 Höchst?

Höchst lies near Adelboden in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4651, 7.5499.

How large is Höchst?

The site covers 5 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 Höchst protected?

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

Which town is Höchst in?

Höchst lies near Adelboden (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Adelboden.

Which protected sites are near Höchst?

The closest are Raufmatte (2 km), Hundsgrabe (2 km) and Engstligenalp und Entschligefäll (2 km).