Vorsass, Lauenen b. Gstaad

Dry meadow1 haObject number 12069

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vorsass is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12069. 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 Vorsass?

Vorsass lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.3997, 7.3428.

How large is Vorsass?

The site covers 1 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 Vorsass protected?

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

Which town is Vorsass in?

Vorsass lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Vorsass?

The closest are Tungelmatte (1 km), Lauenensee (1 km) and Lauenensee (1 km).