Varen, Varen

Dry meadow3 haObject number 7215

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Varen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Varen in the canton of VS. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7215. 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 Varen?

Varen lies near Varen in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3155, 7.6057.

How large is Varen?

The site covers 3 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 Varen protected?

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

Which town is Varen in?

Varen lies near Varen (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Varen.

Which protected sites are near Varen?

The closest are Russubrunnu (1 km), Bärde (1 km) and Pfynwald (1 km).