Oberwald, Guttet-Feschel

Dry meadow2 haObject number 7391

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberwald is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Guttet-Feschel. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7391. 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 Oberwald?

Oberwald lies near Guttet-Feschel. The coordinates are 46.3343, 7.6648.

How large is Oberwald?

The site covers 2 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 Oberwald protected?

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

Which town is Oberwald in?

Oberwald lies near Leuk. The town page collects every protected site around Leuk.

Which protected sites are near Oberwald?

The closest are Sämsu (0 km), Oberu (1 km) and Wäng (2 km).