Weid, Grindelwald

Dry meadow4 haObject number 5821

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Weid is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5821. 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 Weid?

Weid lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6366, 8.0094.

How large is Weid?

The site covers 4 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 Weid protected?

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

Which town is Weid in?

Weid lies near Grindelwald (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Grindelwald.

Which protected sites are near Weid?

The closest are In Matten (1 km), Anggistalden (1 km) and Schrind (1 km).