Pointe de Balachaux, Schwarzsee

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1125

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pointe de Balachaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzsee in the canton of FR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1125. 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 Pointe de Balachaux?

Pointe de Balachaux lies near Schwarzsee in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.6354, 7.2471.

How large is Pointe de Balachaux?

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 Pointe de Balachaux protected?

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

Which town is Pointe de Balachaux in?

Pointe de Balachaux lies near Jaun (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Jaun.

Which protected sites are near Pointe de Balachaux?

The closest are Grand Chalet (1 km), Balachaux (1 km) and Breccaschlund (2 km).