Moosrain, Ringgenberg BE

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12291

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moosrain is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ringgenberg BE in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12291. 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 Moosrain?

Moosrain lies near Ringgenberg BE in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7070, 7.8983.

How large is Moosrain?

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 Moosrain protected?

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

Which town is Moosrain in?

Moosrain lies near Ringgenberg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Ringgenberg.

Which protected sites are near Moosrain?

The closest are Rüppi (0 km), Forst (1 km) and Bärenloch (1 km).