Mettje, Niedergampel

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7049

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mettje is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Niedergampel in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7049. 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 Mettje?

Mettje lies near Niedergampel in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3170, 7.7095.

How large is Mettje?

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 Mettje protected?

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

Which town is Mettje in?

Mettje lies near Gampel-Bratsch (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Gampel-Bratsch.

Which protected sites are near Mettje?

The closest are Tännji (0 km), Chleis Bärgji (1 km) and Erschmatt (1 km).

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.