Rote Wang, Gadmen

Dry meadow3 haObject number 5847

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rote Wang is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gadmen in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5847. 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 Rote Wang?

Rote Wang lies near Gadmen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7538, 8.3969.

How large is Rote Wang?

The site covers 3 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 Rote Wang protected?

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

Which town is Rote Wang in?

Rote Wang lies near Engelberg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Engelberg.

Which protected sites are near Rote Wang?

The closest are Weng (1 km), Wenden (1 km) and Moor oberhalb Cholischwand (1 km).