Schnitte, Achseten

Dry meadow3 haObject number 5832

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schnitte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Achseten. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5832. 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 Schnitte?

Schnitte lies near Achseten. The coordinates are 46.5220, 7.6136.

How large is Schnitte?

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 Schnitte protected?

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

Which town is Schnitte in?

Schnitte lies near Frutigen. The town page collects every protected site around Frutigen.

Which protected sites are near Schnitte?

The closest are Marchgrabe (2 km), Chumenegg (2 km) and Dälmoos Achseten (3 km).