Le Moléson, Moléson-sur-Gruyères

Dry meadow4 haObject number 1163

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Moléson is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Moléson-sur-Gruyères in the canton of FR. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1163. 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 Le Moléson?

Le Moléson lies near Moléson-sur-Gruyères in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5503, 7.0115.

How large is Le Moléson?

The site covers 4 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 Moléson protected?

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

Which town is Le Moléson in?

Le Moléson lies near Gruyères (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Gruyères.

Which protected sites are near Le Moléson?

The closest are Tsuatsaux d'en Haut (1 km), Gros Moléson (1 km) and Belles Raies (2 km).