Chlus, Urnerboden

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10479

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chlus is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnerboden in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10479. 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 Chlus?

Chlus lies near Urnerboden in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8661, 8.8718.

How large is Chlus?

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 Chlus protected?

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

Which town is Chlus in?

Chlus lies near Spiringen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Spiringen.

Which protected sites are near Chlus?

The closest are Gorplanggen (2 km), Niemerstafel (2 km) and Gorplanggen (2 km).