Les Joux, Belprahon

Dry meadow2 haObject number 13063

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Joux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Belprahon. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13063. 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 Les Joux?

Les Joux lies near Belprahon. The coordinates are 47.2993, 7.4089.

How large is Les Joux?

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 Les Joux protected?

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

Which town is Les Joux in?

Les Joux lies near Moutier. The town page collects every protected site around Moutier.

Which protected sites are near Les Joux?

The closest are Prés Fleurets (1 km), Pâturage Dessous (1 km) and Les Maisonettes (1 km).