Port, Boltigen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 5836

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Port is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5836. 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 Port?

Port lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5886, 7.3522.

How large is Port?

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 Port protected?

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

Which town is Port in?

Port lies near Boltigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Boltigen.

Which protected sites are near Port?

The closest are Port (0 km), Underi Schüpfen (1 km) and Bruchsee auf dem Jaunpass (1 km).