Scharte, Gsteigwiler

Dry meadow2 haObject number 5214

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Scharte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gsteigwiler in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5214. 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 Scharte?

Scharte lies near Gsteigwiler in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6499, 7.8932.

How large is Scharte?

The site covers 2 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 Scharte protected?

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

Which town is Scharte in?

Scharte lies near Gsteigwiler (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Gsteigwiler.

Which protected sites are near Scharte?

The closest are Oberbürgle (1 km), Underbürgle (1 km) and Bigelti (1 km).