Mad, Schattenhalb

Dry meadow8 haObject number 13517

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mad is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schattenhalb in the canton of BE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13517. 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 Mad?

Mad lies near Schattenhalb in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6952, 8.2094.

How large is Mad?

The site covers 8 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 Mad protected?

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

Which town is Mad in?

Mad lies near Schattenhalb (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Schattenhalb.

Which protected sites are near Mad?

The closest are Stääfelti (1 km), Sandey (1 km) and Alleschwendi (1 km).