Obersteinberg, Stechelberg

Dry meadow13 haObject number 5086

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obersteinberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Stechelberg in the canton of BE. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5086. 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 Obersteinberg?

Obersteinberg lies near Stechelberg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5195, 7.8842.

How large is Obersteinberg?

The site covers 13 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 Obersteinberg protected?

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

Which town is Obersteinberg in?

Obersteinberg lies near Lauterbrunnen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Obersteinberg?

The closest are Understeinberg (1 km), Obri Ammerta (1 km) and Stägeschopf (1 km).