Petit Chasseral, Montagne-de-Courtelary

Dry meadow3 haObject number 5426

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petit Chasseral is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Montagne-de-Courtelary in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5426. 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 Petit Chasseral?

Petit Chasseral lies near Montagne-de-Courtelary in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1428, 7.0579.

How large is Petit Chasseral?

The site covers 3 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 Petit Chasseral protected?

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

Which town is Petit Chasseral in?

Petit Chasseral lies near Nods (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Nods.

Which protected sites are near Petit Chasseral?

The closest are Chasseral (1 km), Métairie de St-Jean (1 km) and Combe-Grède (1 km).