Lens, Lens

Dry meadow7 haObject number 7234

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lens is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lens. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7234. 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 Lens?

Lens lies near Lens. The coordinates are 46.2749, 7.4451.

How large is Lens?

The site covers 7 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 Lens protected?

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

Which town is Lens in?

Lens lies near Saint-Léonard. The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Léonard.

Which protected sites are near Lens?

The closest are Les Condémines (1 km), Chanlevon (1 km) and Chelin (1 km).