Mayen, Leysin

Dry meadow10 haObject number 6095

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mayen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Leysin in the canton of VD. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6095. 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 Mayen?

Mayen lies near Leysin in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3699, 7.0183.

How large is Mayen?

The site covers 10 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 Mayen protected?

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

Which town is Mayen in?

Mayen lies near Leysin (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Leysin.

Which protected sites are near Mayen?

The closest are Joux d'Aï (1 km), Tour d'Aï - Tour de Famelon (1 km) and Les Rouvenes (2 km).