Giger, Gais

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1705

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Giger is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gais in the canton of AR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1705. 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 Giger?

Giger lies near Gais in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.3744, 9.4754.

How large is Giger?

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 Giger protected?

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

Which town is Giger in?

Giger lies near Gais (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Gais.

Which protected sites are near Giger?

The closest are Hofguetmoor (1 km), Hofguetmoor (1 km) and Forenmoos/Schachenmoos (2 km).

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.