Oberberg, Gimmelwald

Dry meadow4 haObject number 5596

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gimmelwald. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5596. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Oberberg?

Oberberg lies near Gimmelwald. The coordinates are 46.5390, 7.8534.

How large is Oberberg?

The site covers 4 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 Oberberg protected?

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

Which town is Oberberg in?

Oberberg lies near Lauterbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Oberberg?

The closest are Berner Hochalpen und Aletsch-Bietschhorn-Gebiet (nördlicher Teil) (3 km), Obersteinberg (3 km) and Stägeschopf (3 km).