Sunnig Riprächte, Oberwil im Simmental

Dry meadow11 haObject number 5637

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sunnig Riprächte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5637. 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 Sunnig Riprächte?

Sunnig Riprächte lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6882, 7.4154.

How large is Sunnig Riprächte?

The site covers 11 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 Sunnig Riprächte protected?

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

Which town is Sunnig Riprächte in?

Sunnig Riprächte lies near Oberwil im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberwil im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Sunnig Riprächte?

The closest are Grencheberg (1 km), Domeren (1 km) and Mürder (2 km).