Winteregg, Weissenburg

Dry meadow2 haObject number 5886

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Winteregg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Weissenburg in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5886. 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 Winteregg?

Winteregg lies near Weissenburg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6965, 7.4771.

How large is Winteregg?

The site covers 2 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 Winteregg protected?

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

Which town is Winteregg in?

Winteregg lies near Blumenstein (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Blumenstein.

Which protected sites are near Winteregg?

The closest are Rüdli (1 km), Mittelberg (1 km) and Chuelouenen (1 km).