Unter den Bender, Medels im Rheinwald

Dry meadow7 haObject number 9924

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter den Bender is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Medels im Rheinwald. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9924. 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 Unter den Bender?

Unter den Bender lies near Medels im Rheinwald. The coordinates are 46.5508, 9.2878.

How large is Unter den Bender?

The site covers 7 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 Unter den Bender protected?

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

Which town is Unter den Bender in?

Unter den Bender lies near Sufers. The town page collects every protected site around Sufers.

Which protected sites are near Unter den Bender?

The closest are Medels (0 km), Ob den Bender (1 km) and Boda (1 km).