Le Brahon, Sonceboz-Sombeval

Dry meadow2 haObject number 5439

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Brahon is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sonceboz-Sombeval in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5439. 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 Le Brahon?

Le Brahon lies near Sonceboz-Sombeval in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.2004, 7.1992.

How large is Le Brahon?

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 Le Brahon protected?

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

Which town is Le Brahon in?

Le Brahon lies near Sonceboz-Sombeval (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Sonceboz-Sombeval.

Which protected sites are near Le Brahon?

The closest are Le Brahon (1 km), Le Grimm (1 km) and Le Grimm (1 km).