Matte, Lauenen b. Gstaad

Dry meadow1 haObject number 5093

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Matte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5093. 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 Matte?

Matte lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4156, 7.3808.

How large is Matte?

The site covers 1 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 Matte protected?

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

Which town is Matte in?

Matte lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Matte?

The closest are Stüblenipass (0 km), Chatzberg (1 km) and Uf de Pfaffe (1 km).