Riggis, Kandergrund

Dry meadow1 haObject number 5125

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riggis is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Kandergrund in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5125. 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 Riggis?

Riggis lies near Kandergrund in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5695, 7.6678.

How large is Riggis?

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 Riggis protected?

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

Which town is Riggis in?

Riggis lies near Kandergrund (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Kandergrund.

Which protected sites are near Riggis?

The closest are Tristli (1 km), Innerrüteni (1 km) and Tristli (1 km).