Port, Lenk im Simmental

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12165

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 Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12165. 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 Port?

Port lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4396, 7.4364.

How large is Port?

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 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 Lenk (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lenk.

Which protected sites are near Port?

The closest are Stutz (0 km), Egge (1 km) and Uf der Seeflue (1 km).