Ob den Bender, Medels im Rheinwald

Dry meadow23 haObject number 11167

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ob den Bender is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Medels im Rheinwald. It covers 23 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11167. 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 Ob den Bender?

Ob den Bender lies near Medels im Rheinwald. The coordinates are 46.5551, 9.2834.

How large is Ob den Bender?

The site covers 23 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 Ob den Bender protected?

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

Which town is Ob den Bender in?

Ob den Bender lies near Sufers. The town page collects every protected site around Sufers.

Which protected sites are near Ob den Bender?

The closest are Unter den Bender (1 km), Medels (1 km) and Boda (1 km).