Tussweid, Frutigen

Dry meadow2 haObject number 5615

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tussweid is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Frutigen in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5615. 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 Tussweid?

Tussweid lies near Frutigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6030, 7.6343.

How large is Tussweid?

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 Tussweid protected?

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

Which town is Tussweid in?

Tussweid lies near Frutigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Frutigen.

Which protected sites are near Tussweid?

The closest are Tal (1 km), Burstegg (1 km) and Schlossweid (1 km).