Hofstatt, Lauterbrunnen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12061

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hofstatt is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauterbrunnen in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12061. 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 Hofstatt?

Hofstatt lies near Lauterbrunnen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5831, 7.9068.

How large is Hofstatt?

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 Hofstatt protected?

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

Which town is Hofstatt in?

Hofstatt lies near Lauterbrunnen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Hofstatt?

The closest are Verbrenntes Wääli (2 km), Chänelegg (2 km) and Alpweg (2 km).