Mont Bijou, Twann

Dry meadow1 haObject number 13201

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mont Bijou is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Twann in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13201. 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 Mont Bijou?

Mont Bijou lies near Twann in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0997, 7.1639.

How large is Mont Bijou?

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 Mont Bijou protected?

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

Which town is Mont Bijou in?

Mont Bijou lies near Douanne-Daucher (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Douanne-Daucher.

Which protected sites are near Mont Bijou?

The closest are Chros (0 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km) and Im Moos (1 km).