La Joux, Soyhières

Dry meadow3 haObject number 3016

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Joux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Soyhières. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3016. 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 La Joux?

La Joux lies near Soyhières. The coordinates are 47.4017, 7.3537.

How large is La Joux?

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 La Joux protected?

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

Which town is La Joux in?

La Joux lies near Delémont. The town page collects every protected site around Delémont.

Which protected sites are near La Joux?

The closest are Les Charbonnières (1 km), Deuxième Vorbourg (2 km) and La Réselle (2 km).