Pfaffmatte, Selkingen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7430

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pfaffmatte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Selkingen in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7430. 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 Pfaffmatte?

Pfaffmatte lies near Selkingen in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.4498, 8.2037.

How large is Pfaffmatte?

The site covers 1 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 Pfaffmatte protected?

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

Which town is Pfaffmatte in?

Pfaffmatte lies near Bellwald (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Bellwald.

Which protected sites are near Pfaffmatte?

The closest are Zeiterbode (1 km), Rhone-Brig (1 km) and Schwenni (2 km).

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.