Joulin, Riaz

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1020

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Joulin is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Riaz in the canton of FR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1020. 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 Joulin?

Joulin lies near Riaz in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.6430, 7.0487.

How large is Joulin?

The site covers 2 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 Joulin protected?

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

Which town is Joulin in?

Joulin lies near Riaz (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Riaz.

Which protected sites are near Joulin?

The closest are La Tourbière d'Echarlens (3 km), La Tourbière d'Echarlens (3 km) and Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules (3 km).