Schwand, Sigriswil

Dry meadow1 haObject number 5624

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwand is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sigriswil in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5624. 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 Schwand?

Schwand lies near Sigriswil in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7113, 7.7520.

How large is Schwand?

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 Schwand protected?

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

Which town is Schwand in?

Schwand lies near Sigriswil (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Sigriswil.

Which protected sites are near Schwand?

The closest are Waldreservat Justistal (1 km), Im Bode (1 km) and In de Weidene (1 km).