Le Pendant, Sonceboz-Sombeval

Dry meadow5 haObject number 12988

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Pendant is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sonceboz-Sombeval in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12988. 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 Pendant?

Le Pendant lies near Sonceboz-Sombeval in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1805, 7.1881.

How large is Le Pendant?

The site covers 5 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 Pendant protected?

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

Which town is Le Pendant in?

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

Which protected sites are near Le Pendant?

The closest are Le Graben (1 km), Sessenais (2 km) and La Ragie (2 km).