Schafberg, Lenk im Simmental

Dry meadow8 haObject number 5582

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schafberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5582. 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 Schafberg?

Schafberg lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4861, 7.4703.

How large is Schafberg?

The site covers 8 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 Schafberg protected?

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

Which town is Schafberg in?

Schafberg lies near Zug Lenk im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Lenk im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Schafberg?

The closest are Galm (1 km), Schatthore (1 km) and Albristmeder (2 km).