Usser Gornerli, Zermatt

Dry meadow27 haObject number 7621

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Usser Gornerli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. It covers 27 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7621. 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 Usser Gornerli?

Usser Gornerli lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 45.9783, 7.7868.

How large is Usser Gornerli?

The site covers 27 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 Usser Gornerli protected?

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

Which town is Usser Gornerli in?

Usser Gornerli lies near Zermatt (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zermatt.

Which protected sites are near Usser Gornerli?

The closest are Usser Gornerli (3 km), Grüensee (3 km) and Bodmen (3 km).