Ritzlimad, Lenk im Simmental

Dry meadow4 haObject number 13488

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ritzlimad is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13488. 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 Ritzlimad?

Ritzlimad lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4145, 7.4561.

How large is Ritzlimad?

The site covers 4 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 Ritzlimad protected?

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

Which town is Ritzlimad in?

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

Which protected sites are near Ritzlimad?

The closest are Ritz (1 km), Hubelmatte (2 km) and Rezliberg (2 km).