Weng, Gadmen

Dry meadow5 haObject number 5127

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Weng is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gadmen in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5127. 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 Weng?

Weng lies near Gadmen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7525, 8.3902.

How large is Weng?

The site covers 5 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 Weng protected?

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

Which town is Weng in?

Weng lies near Innertkirchen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Innertkirchen.

Which protected sites are near Weng?

The closest are Rote Wang (1 km), Wenden (1 km) and Moor oberhalb Cholischwand (1 km).