Schmalzgruben, Gelterfingen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 5570

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schmalzgruben is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gelterfingen in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5570. 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 Schmalzgruben?

Schmalzgruben lies near Gelterfingen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8416, 7.5238.

How large is Schmalzgruben?

The site covers 1 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 Schmalzgruben protected?

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

Which town is Schmalzgruben in?

Schmalzgruben lies near Kaufdorf (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Kaufdorf.

Which protected sites are near Schmalzgruben?

The closest are Aarelandschaft zwischen Thun und Bern (4 km), Graben (4 km) and Buechli (4 km).