Rinderalp, Erlenbach im Simmental

Dry meadow5 haObject number 5661

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rinderalp is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Erlenbach im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5661. 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 Rinderalp?

Rinderalp lies near Erlenbach im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6253, 7.5108.

How large is Rinderalp?

The site covers 5 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 Rinderalp protected?

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

Which town is Rinderalp in?

Rinderalp lies near Erlenbach im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Erlenbach im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Rinderalp?

The closest are Geissegg (1 km), Feldmöser (2 km) and Enetgrabe (2 km).