Chämmenen, Klöntal

Dry meadow6 haObject number 1841

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chämmenen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1841. 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 Chämmenen?

Chämmenen lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0388, 8.9707.

How large is Chämmenen?

The site covers 6 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 Chämmenen protected?

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

Which town is Chämmenen in?

Chämmenen lies near Glarus (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus.

Which protected sites are near Chämmenen?

The closest are Ober Rueggis (0 km), Schwämmli (1 km) and Ober Längenegg (1 km).