Vordere Walop, Boltigen

Dry meadow3 haObject number 5867

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vordere Walop is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5867. 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 Vordere Walop?

Vordere Walop lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6439, 7.3319.

How large is Vordere Walop?

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 Vordere Walop protected?

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

Which town is Vordere Walop in?

Vordere Walop lies near Boltigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Boltigen.

Which protected sites are near Vordere Walop?

The closest are Hintere Walop (1 km), Reidige (2 km) and Ober Müncheberg (2 km).