Usserhorn, Kandergrund

Dry meadow2 haObject number 13050

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Usserhorn is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Kandergrund in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13050. 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 Usserhorn?

Usserhorn lies near Kandergrund in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5508, 7.6415.

How large is Usserhorn?

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 Usserhorn protected?

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

Which town is Usserhorn in?

Usserhorn lies near Kandergrund (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Kandergrund.

Which protected sites are near Usserhorn?

The closest are Uf de Höfte (1 km), Küenzeli (1 km) and Underi Balme (1 km).