I Wengen, Brienz BE

Dry meadow3 haObject number 13439

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

I Wengen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Brienz BE in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13439. 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 I Wengen?

I Wengen lies near Brienz BE in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6939, 8.0345.

How large is I Wengen?

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 I Wengen protected?

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

Which town is I Wengen in?

I Wengen lies near Sesselbahn Axalp (Talstation Windegg) (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Sesselbahn Axalp (Talstation Windegg).

Which protected sites are near I Wengen?

The closest are Giessbach (2 km), Bachsee (3 km) and Alte Stand/Wischbääch (3 km).