Preech, Stechelberg

Dry meadow1 haObject number 5305

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Preech is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Stechelberg in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5305. 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 Preech?

Preech lies near Stechelberg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5448, 7.9059.

How large is Preech?

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 Preech protected?

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

Which town is Preech in?

Preech lies near Lauterbrunnen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Preech?

The closest are Weisse Lütschine-Zweilütschinen (1 km), Stäga (2 km) and Berner Hochalpen und Aletsch-Bietschhorn-Gebiet (nördlicher Teil) (2 km).