Obers Chirgeli, Schwenden im Diemtigtal

Dry meadow7 haObject number 12979

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obers Chirgeli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwenden im Diemtigtal in the canton of BE. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12979. 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 Obers Chirgeli?

Obers Chirgeli lies near Schwenden im Diemtigtal in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5521, 7.5115.

How large is Obers Chirgeli?

The site covers 7 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 Obers Chirgeli protected?

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

Which town is Obers Chirgeli in?

Obers Chirgeli lies near Diemtigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Diemtigen.

Which protected sites are near Obers Chirgeli?

The closest are Unders Chirgeli (1 km), Roneweid (1 km) and Flachmoor Oberste Gurbs (2 km).